---
title: "Remove-VSBVirtualLab (obsolete)"
description: "This cmdlet removes VMware virtual labs. You can remove virtual labs from the Veeam Backup & Replication console or from ESXi hosts. To remove virtual labs from ESXi hosts, use the FromHost parameter."
canonical: "https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/powershell/remove-vsbvirtuallab.html"
breadcrumb: "Veeam PowerShell Reference > Veeam PowerShell Reference > Obsolete Cmdlets > Remove-VSBVirtualLab (obsolete)"
dateModified: "2026-08-19"
---

# Remove-VSBVirtualLab

## Short Description
Removes a specified VMware virtual lab.

::: note

This cmdlet is deprecated and will be marked as obsolete in the future. It is recommended to re-write your scripts using the [`Remove-VBRVirtualLab`](remove-vbrvirtuallab.md) cmdlet.

:::

**Platform**: VMware

For Hyper-V, run the [`Remove-VSBHvVirtualLab`](remove-vsbhvvirtuallab.md) cmdlet.

**Product Edition**: Enterprise, Enterprise Plus, Veeam Universal License

## Syntax
```
Remove-VSBVirtualLab [[-VirtualLab] <CViSbVirtualLab[]>] [-FromHost]
 [-WhatIf] [-Confirm] [<CommonParameters>]
```

## Detailed Description
This cmdlet removes VMware virtual labs.

You can remove virtual labs from the Veeam Backup & Replication console or from ESXi hosts. To remove virtual labs from ESXi hosts, use the `FromHost` parameter.

If you remove a virtual lab from the Veeam Backup & Replication console, you can add it back by running the [`Connect-VSBHvVirtualLab`](connect-vsbhvvirtuallab.md) cmdlet.

## Parameters

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      <tr style="vertical-align:top">
        <th style="width:20%;">
          <p>Parameter</p>
        </th>
        <th style="width:20%;">
          <p>Description</p>
        </th>
        <th style="width:20%;">
          <p>Type</p>
        </th>
        <th style="width:10%;">
          <p>Required</p>
        </th>
        <th style="width:10%;">
          <p>Position</p>
        </th>
        <th style="width:10%;">
          <p>Accept Pipeline Input</p>
        </th>
      </tr>
      <tr style="vertical-align:top">
        <td>
          <p class="Table_Text_Bold"><span class="Table_Text_Bold">FromHost</span></p>
        </td>
        <td>
          <p>Defines that the cmdlet will remove virtual labs from ESXi hosts.</p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p><code>SwitchParameter</code></p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p>False</p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p>Named</p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p>False</p>
        </td>
      </tr>
      <tr style="vertical-align:top">
        <td>
          <p class="Table_Text_Bold"><span class="Table_Text_Bold">VirtualLab</span></p>
        </td>
        <td>
          <p>Specifies the array of virtual lab names. The cmdlet will remove these virtual labs.</p><p>Accepts the <code>CViSbVirtualLab[]</code> object. To get this object, run the <a href="get-vsbvirtuallab.md"><code>Get-VSBVirtualLab</code></a> cmdlet.</p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p><code>CViSbVirtualLab[]</code></p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p>False</p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p>0</p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p>True (ByPropertyName, ByValue)</p>
        </td>
      </tr>
      <tr style="vertical-align:top">
        <td>
          <p class="Table_Text_Bold"><span class="Table_Text_Bold">Confirm</span></p>
        </td>
        <td>
          <p>Defines whether the cmdlet displays a prompt that asks if the user is sure that they want to continue.</p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p><code>SwitchParameter</code></p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p>False</p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p>Named</p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p>False</p>
        </td>
      </tr>
      <tr style="vertical-align:top">
        <td>
          <p class="Table_Text_Bold"><span class="Table_Text_Bold">WhatIf</span></p>
        </td>
        <td>
          <p>Defines whether the cmdlet writes a message that describes the effects of running the cmdlet without actually performing any action.</p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p><code>SwitchParameter</code></p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p>False</p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p>Named</p>
        </td>
        <td style="width:10%;">
          <p>False</p>
        </td>
      </tr>
    </table>

`<CommonParameters>`

This cmdlet supports Microsoft PowerShell common parameters. For more information on common parameters, see [ Microsoft Docs](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_commonparameters?view=powershell-7).

## Examples

::: example
### Example 1. Removing Virtual Lab from Console

This example shows how to remove a virtual lab from the Veeam Backup & Replication console.

```
$vlab = Get-VSBVirtualLab -Name "Virtual Lab"
Remove-VSBVirtualLab -VirtualLab $vlab
```

Perform the following steps:

1. Run the [`Get-VSBVirtualLab`](get-vsbvirtuallab.md) cmdlet. Specify the `Name` parameter value. Save the result to the `$vlab` variable.
2. Run the `Remove-VSBVirtualLab` cmdlet. Set the `$vlab` variable as the `VirtualLab` parameter value.

:::

::: example
### Example 2. Removing Virtual Lab from ESXi Host

This example shows how to remove a virtual lab from the ESXi host.

```
$vlab = Get-VSBVirtualLab -Name "Virtual Lab"
Remove-VSBVirtualLab -VirtualLab $vlab -FromHost
```

Perform the following steps:

1. Run the [`Get-VSBVirtualLab`](get-vsbvirtuallab.md) cmdlet. Specify the `Name` parameter value. Save the result to the `$vlab` variable.
2. Run the `Remove-VSBVirtualLab` cmdlet. Set the `$vlab` variable as the `VirtualLab` parameter value. Provide the `FromHost` parameter.

:::

## Related Commands

[`Get-VSBVirtualLab`](get-vsbvirtuallab.md)