After you create a workflow, you can validate it to discover any possible errors. If the workflow contains no errors, you can run it.

Prerequisites

Complete the following tasks.

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Create the Simple Workflow Example.

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Create the Schema of the Simple Workflow Example.

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Define the Parameters of the Simple Workflow Example.

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Define the Simple Workflow Example Decision Bindings.

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Bind the Action Elements of the Simple Workflow Example.

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Bind the Simple Workflow Example Scripted Task Elements.

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Define the Simple Workflow Example Exception Bindings.

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Set the Read-Write Properties for Attributes of the Simple Workflow Example.

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Set the Simple Workflow Example Parameter Properties.

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Set the Layout of the Simple Workflow Example Input Parameters Dialog Box.

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Open the workflow for editing in the workflow editor.

Procedure
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Click Validate in the Schema tab of the workflow editor.

The validation tool locates any errors in the definition of the workflow.

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After you have eliminated any errors, click Save and Close at the bottom of the workflow editor.

You return to the Orchestrator client.

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Click the Workflows view.

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Select Workflow Examples > Start VM and Send Email in the workflow hierarchical list.

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Right-click the Start VM and Send Email workflow and select Start workflow.

The input parameters dialog box opens and prompts you for a virtual machine to start and an email address to send notifications to.

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Select a virtual machine to start from the vCenter Server inventory.

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Type an email address to which to send email notifications.

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Click Submit to start the workflow.

A workflow token appears under the Start VM and Send Email workflow.

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Click the workflow token to follow the progress of the workflow as it runs.

If the workflow runs successfully, the virtual machine you selected is in the powered-on state, and the email recipient you defined receives a confirmation email.

What to do next

You can generate a document in which to review information about the workflow. See Generate Workflow Documentation.

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