Inserting a Virtual CD

Insert a virtual CD (VCD) in a virtual machine (VM) to access installation media when installing applications in a guest operating system. (To boot a virtual machine from a VCD, see Booting from a Virtual CD.)

To connect a VCD to a VM

1. If necessary, create a VCD (see Creating a Virtual CD) for the software installation media you need to access.
2. On the Virtual Machines page, select a VM.
3. In the bottom pane, click the CD Drives tab.
4. On the CD Drives tab, select a VCD from the pulldown menu.
5. Click Insert a CD to connect the VCD to the VM.

Related Topics

Creating a Virtual CD

Ejecting a Virtual CD

Booting from a Virtual CD

Managing Virtual CDs