New in version 2.0.
- python >= 2.6
- PyVmomi
parameter | required | default | choices | comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
datacenter_name |
yes | The name of the datacenter the cluster will be created in. | ||
hostname |
yes | The hostname or IP address of the vSphere vCenter. | ||
password |
yes | The password of the vSphere vCenter.
aliases: pass, pwd | ||
state |
no | present |
|
If the datacenter should be present or absent |
username |
yes | The username of the vSphere vCenter.
aliases: user, admin | ||
validate_certs |
no | True |
|
Allows connection when SSL certificates are not valid. Set to false when certificates are not trusted. |
# Example vmware_datacenter command from Ansible Playbooks - name: Create Datacenter local_action: module: vmware_datacenter hostname: "{{ ansible_ssh_host }}" username: root password: vmware datacenter_name: "datacenter" state: present
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