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get the list of vms on a esx host

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#716 opened on Dec 15, 2022

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Description

Describe the bug

I want to migrate all virtual machines from one host to another, how can I get a list of virtual machines on one of the esxi farm hosts. I only found methods to get a list of all the machines. please help me

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Tech stack
python
Domain
infrastructure
Issue type
feature
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3
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1-3 hours
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mostly clear
Prerequisites
PythonpyVmomivSphere APIESXi host management
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25
Research direction
To get a list of VMs on a specific ESXi host using pyVmomi, first retrieve all hosts via the `content.viewManager.CreateContainerView()` with the `HostSystem` type. Then iterate through hosts, and for each host, access its VM property (e.g., `host.vm`) to get the list of virtual machines. Refer to existing samples like 'samples/getallvms.py' for similar patterns. Check pyVmomi documentation for the `HostSystem` managed object and its `vm` property.