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Test the Virtual Host Inventory Manually

You can test the virtual host inventory manually and verify that the correct information has been collected.

Note: Running the inventory collection module manually is for testing or diagnostic purposes. In some situations, diagnostic messages are displayed on the screen, which does not affect the inventory collection and is not harmful.

To test the virtual host inventory manually

1. Create a virtual host inventory collect task using the DSM Explorer.
2. Enter the following command on the Windows or Linux computer where the AM remote agent is installed:

   caf start amagent
   

   Note: Starting the amagent will automatically start the AM remote agent and the registration process.

   The ESX host inventory is written to the following location:

   $CA_ITRM_BASEDIR/Agent/AM/data/transfer_vm/12amvminvux.inv
   

3. Check the information in the inventory file against that in the VMware Virtual Infrastructure Client or Managed Object Browser.