VMware : How to identifying VMs deployed from OVA/OVF in vCenter
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Managing large VMware environments can be challenging, especially when dealing with thousands of VMs. One critical task for VMware administrators is identifying which VMs were deployed using OVA or OVF packages and this can be in relation of various subjects:
Compliance and Licensing: Some OVA appliances come with specific licensing terms. Identifying them ensures compliance.
Security: Imported VMs from OVAs/OVFs can introduce vulnerabilities. Tracking these VMs helps manage security risks.
Resource Management: OVA/OVF appliances often …