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Connect and log in to a VM

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Connect and log in to a Virtual Machine. This Wrk Action will create a unique desktop session that must be used in subsequent Desktop Automation Wrk Actions. Always use the “Close a desktop VM session” Wrk Action when you are done with your desktop automation.

Application

  • Desktop Automation (RPA)

Inputs (what you have)

NameDescriptionData TypeRequired?Example
Virtual machine connected accountConnected AccountYes
Additional parametersAdditional connection parameters when creating the connection to your VMText (Long)No

Outputs (what you get)

NameDescriptionData TypeRequired?Example
Desktop session IDIf successful, the unique identifier of the desktop session that was created and can be automatedText (Short)No
Desktop live view linkIf successful, a link to a live view session of the desktopLinkNo
ScreenshotFileNo
Unsuccessful messageIf unsuccessful, a message stating what went wrongText (Long)No

Outcomes

NameDescription
SuccessThis status is selected if the job has successfully completed.
UnsuccessfulThis status is selected if the job has completed unsuccessfully.
Impossible to completeThis status is selected in the event of the following scenario:We are unable to create a new desktop sessionCredentials provided were incorrectWe were unable to connect to the provided host

Requirements

  • N/A