What are the two primary ways to remove a virtual machine in VMware?

Removing a virtual machine in VMware involves two primary actions that ensure the VM is completely removed from the inventory while also deleting its associated files from the storage. The correct choice encapsulates this process effectively.

By selecting the option that includes both "remove from inventory" and "delete from disk," you perform a thorough decommissioning of the virtual machine. Removing it from the inventory effectively unregisters the VM from vCenter or the ESXi host, meaning it will no longer show up in the management interface. Deleting from disk ensures that all data related to that VM, including its virtual disks, configuration files, and snapshots, are permanently removed from the datastore, freeing up space.

The other options do not capture the full removal process appropriately. For instance, deleting from a vApp only removes the VM from that specific vApp structure, but doesn’t necessarily delete it from disk or the larger inventory. Similarly, shutting down and archiving does not remove the VM’s presence in the inventory or reclaim disk space. Lastly, disconnecting a machine leaves it in the inventory but simply denoted as inactive, which does not equate to actually removing it or its files.

Mastering the correct removal process is critical for managing storage efficiently and ensuring that users are not