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Question 498 of 498
VCP-DCV vSphere Performance and Scaling Practice Question
Arrange the steps to add an existing virtual machine to a vCenter Server inventory.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Right-click a datacenter or folder, click 'Add Existing Virtual Machine', browse to and select the VM's .vmx file, then click Finish.
The correct sequence to add an existing VM to vCenter inventory is: right-click a datacenter or folder, select 'Add Existing Virtual Machine', browse to the VM's .vmx file, and click Finish. This order ensures the wizard is properly initiated and the VM is registered in the desired inventory location.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Right-click a datacenter or folder, click 'Add Existing Virtual Machine', browse to and select the VM's .vmx file, then click Finish.
Why this is correct
This is the correct order because you first select the inventory location, initiate the wizard, locate the VM files, and complete the process.
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Browse to and select the VM's .vmx file, right-click a datacenter or folder, click 'Add Existing Virtual Machine', then click Finish.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because you must initiate the add operation from the inventory location before selecting the VM file.
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Click 'Add Existing Virtual Machine', right-click a datacenter or folder, browse to the VM's .vmx file, then click Finish.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because the 'Add Existing Virtual Machine' option is not available until you have right-clicked an inventory object.
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Right-click a datacenter or folder, click Finish, browse to and select the VM's .vmx file, then click 'Add Existing Virtual Machine'.
Why it's wrong here
This is incorrect because clicking Finish before completing the wizard steps is invalid, and the order of actions is jumbled.
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Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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