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When the VMM Administrator Console is run for the first time after installation, it does not, by default, have any hosts assigned to it. In this context, the term ''host'' is used to refer to servers running virtual machines using Hyper-V, Virtual Server VMware ESX Server virtualization technology. Since very little can be achieved using the console until some hosts are added, this is one of the first tasks to be performed.
Hosts are added to the console using the ''Hosts'' view, which is selected by clicking on the ''Hosts'' option in the list of views located in the pane in the bottom left hand corner of the console window. Once the Hosts view is displayed, hosts may be added by clicking on the ''Add Host'' link in the ''Actions'' pane, or selecting the ''Actions->Virtual Machine Manager->Add Host'' menu option. Once selected, the ''Add Hosts'' wizard will appear displaying the ''Select Host Location'' screen as illustrated in the following figure:
