VMware · hands-on lab

vSphere 02 — Create a virtual machine

Use the New Virtual Machine wizard to create a VM, choosing compute, storage, guest OS and resources.

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45 minutesTime in the lab
BeginnerLevel
5 tasksChecked automatically
CertificateVerifiable link when you finish

The situation

Provision a new VM from scratch and understand each wizard choice.

Where to do it (free)

Open a free VMware Hands-on Labs vSphere lab at hol.vmware.com (real vCenter in your browser, no install), or use VMware Workstation Pro (free for personal use) with a nested ESXi if you have the RAM.
Everything below is clicked in the vSphere Client (the vCenter web UI).

What you will do

Start the wizard
Pick the datastore
Set the guest OS
Finish and power on
What is a VM?question

How it works

The lab opens in your browser: a real terminal or desktop, nothing to install. Work through the tasks, press Check after each one and the portal verifies your work. Stuck? Ask for a hint. Finish every task and you get a certificate page with its own verification link for LinkedIn or your CV.