> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.devolutions.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.devolutions.net/rdm/knowledge-base/knowledge-base-articles/entry-settings/vmware-synchronizer.md).

# VMware synchronizer

Configure the VMware synchronizer entry in Remote Desktop Manager to automatically sync VMware datacenters, fields, and entries on a schedule.

Every field from the ***VMware synchronizer entry*** is described below. The entry can be found under ***New entry*** – ***Synchronizer***.

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In order for the entry’s feature to work properly, the ***Read-only*** and ***Virtual machine user*** roles are required on VMware’s side. These respectively allow you to synchronize and perform actions such as shutting down and renaming virtual machines. The ***Schedule*** tab is only available in a Devolutions Server workspace. It also requires Devolutions Server ***Scheduler*** to be set up.
{% endhint %}

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="239.5999755859375"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>SETTINGS</strong></td><td><strong>DESCRIPTION</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Name</strong></td><td>Entry name in Remote Desktop Manager.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Folder</strong></td><td>Which Remote Desktop Manager folder the entry will be in.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Credentials</strong></td><td>Read more on <a href="/rdm/ribbon-menu-bar/edit/entry-credentials-options.md"><em><strong>Credentials</strong></em> options</a>. When the credentials come from a credential entry, the <em><strong>Username</strong></em> and <em><strong>Password</strong></em> settings of the <em><strong>General</strong></em> tab are disabled.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Synchronize automatically</strong></td><td>The Remote Desktop Manager entry will synchronize automatically.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### General

<table><thead><tr><th width="166">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Host</strong></td><td>The IP address or hostname of the VMware server. This field is required.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Username</strong></td><td>The username required to authenticate and access the VMware server. This field is required unless the credentials come from a credential entry.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Password</strong></td><td>The password of the provided username for authentication on the VMware server. This field is required unless the credentials come from a credential entry.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Sync mode</strong></td><td><p>Choose between:</p><ul><li><strong>All data centers</strong> — Synchronize all datacenters available.</li><li><strong>Specific datacenter</strong> — Synchronize only the datacenter set in <em><strong>Datacenter</strong></em>.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Datacenter</strong></td><td>The specific datacenter to synchronize with. Available when <em><strong>Sync mode</strong></em> is set to <em><strong>Specific datacenter</strong></em>. Click the browse button to select a datacenter from the VMware server.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Connection type</strong></td><td><p>The type of the entries created by the synchronizer:</p><ul><li><strong>Default</strong></li><li><strong>VMware Remote Console (VMRC)</strong></li><li><strong>RDP</strong></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Console connection mode</strong></td><td><p>Choose between:</p><ul><li><strong>VMware PowerCLI</strong></li><li><strong>VMware Player</strong></li><li><strong>VMware VMRC</strong></li><li><strong>VMware VMRC 5.0</strong></li><li><strong>VMware VMRC 6.0</strong></li><li><strong>VMware VMRC 7.0</strong></li><li><strong>VMware VMRC 8.0</strong></li></ul><p>Shown when <em><strong>Connection type</strong></em> is set to <em><strong>Default</strong></em> or <em><strong>VMware Remote Console (VMRC)</strong></em>.</p></td></tr><tr><td><strong>API mode</strong></td><td><p>Choose between:</p><ul><li><strong>Default</strong> — Use the default API mode configured.</li><li><strong>Experimental</strong> — Use the experimental API mode.</li><li><strong>Legacy</strong> — Use the legacy API mode for compatibility with older VMware server versions.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Ignore certificate errors</strong></td><td>Ignore certificate errors when connecting to the VMware server.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Fields

Choose which fields will always be synchronized, and which will not. For example, you could choose not to synchronize the host name, because you want to edit it yourself.

<table><thead><tr><th width="201.99993896484375">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Search</strong></td><td>Filter the list of fields by name.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Field</strong></td><td><p>Select which fields will always be synchronized, and which will not:</p><ul><li><strong>Session name</strong></li><li><strong>Hostname</strong></li><li><strong>Folders</strong> (cleared by default)</li><li><strong>Alternate hosts</strong></li></ul><p>Select a field in the list to show its own settings next to it.</p></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Session name prefix</strong></td><td>A prefix for the entry that will be created through the synchronizer. Shown when <em><strong>Session name</strong></em> is selected in the list.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Session name suffix</strong></td><td>A suffix for the entry that will be created through the synchronizer. Shown when <em><strong>Session name</strong></em> is selected in the list.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Host</strong></td><td><p>The source of the host of the created entries. Shown when <em><strong>Hostname</strong></em> is selected in the list. The <em><strong>Default</strong></em> option uses <em><strong>Same as session name</strong></em> when <em><strong>Connection type</strong></em> is <em><strong>RDP</strong></em>, otherwise <em><strong>vCenter host</strong></em>. The options depend on the <em><strong>Connection type</strong></em> and on the <em><strong>Template</strong></em>:</p><ul><li><strong>RDP</strong> — <em><strong>Default</strong></em>, <em><strong>IP address</strong></em>, <em><strong>DNS hostname (FQDN)</strong></em>, <em><strong>Same as template host</strong></em>.</li><li><strong>Default with a template</strong> — <em><strong>Default</strong></em>, <em><strong>Same as session name</strong></em>, <em><strong>DNS hostname (FQDN)</strong></em>, <em><strong>Same as template host</strong></em>.</li><li><strong>Other cases</strong> — <em><strong>Default</strong></em>, <em><strong>DNS hostname (FQDN)</strong></em>, <em><strong>Same as template host</strong></em>.</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Settings

<table><thead><tr><th width="175.60003662109375">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Template</strong></td><td><a href="/rdm/concepts/intermediate-concepts/templates.md">Templates</a> created within Remote Desktop Manager.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Destination folder</strong></td><td>Click the ellipsis button to set the folder path in the Remote Desktop Manager tree view (which can only be in the same vault). Click the add (<em><strong>+</strong></em>) button to create a new folder.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Filter by group</strong></td><td>VMWare VMs have a path (group hierarchy). For example, if the entered value is <em><strong>SiteA\LocationB\CustomerC</strong></em>, Remote Desktop Manager will only synchronize the VMs that match that path (and sub-paths). Select the check box to enable the field. The field is required when the check box is selected.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Exclude by name</strong></td><td>A regular expression. Virtual machines whose name matches it are not synchronized.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Schedule

<table><thead><tr><th width="218.79998779296875">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Enabled</strong></td><td>Schedule being on or off.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Every</strong></td><td><p>Interval between when the synchronizer runs, as a number (1 or more) followed by its unit:</p><ul><li><strong>Days</strong></li><li><strong>Hours</strong></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>At</strong></td><td>Specific time to synchronize. Shown when the interval is in <em><strong>Days</strong></em>.</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Advanced

<table><thead><tr><th width="240.4000244140625">SETTINGS</th><th>DESCRIPTION</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Silent mode</strong></td><td>This option disables error dialogs (useful when the synchronizer runs automatically at set intervals).</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Update folder only for newly discovered items</strong></td><td>Prevent the synchronizer from moving already created entries.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Duplicate check</strong></td><td><p>Duplicate checks prevent the importation of entries with the same type and host. Choose between:</p><ul><li><strong>Root</strong>: Check for duplicates within the whole workspace.</li><li><strong>Destination folder</strong>: Check for duplicates only within the Remote Desktop Manager destination folder or subfolder.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Action on entry mismatch</strong></td><td><p>Choose between:</p><ul><li><strong>None</strong>: Do nothing.</li><li><strong>Delete</strong>: Delete that entry.</li><li><strong>Move to</strong>: Move to the selected <em><strong>Destination folder</strong></em>.</li><li><strong>Make expired</strong>: Mark that entry as expired with the <em><strong>Expiration message</strong></em>.</li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Destination folder</strong></td><td>The folder where mismatched entries are moved. Shown when <em><strong>Action on entry mismatch</strong></em> is set to <em><strong>Move to</strong></em>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Expiration message</strong></td><td>The message of the expired entries. Shown when <em><strong>Action on entry mismatch</strong></em> is set to <em><strong>Make expired</strong></em>.</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Folder creation mode</strong></td><td><p>How the synchronizer creates folders:</p><ul><li><strong>Folder entry</strong></li><li><strong>Create virtual folders</strong></li></ul></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Ignore entry type</strong></td><td>Ignore the entry type when checking for duplicates.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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