Write notes or description of the virtual machine

Hello

I need to write notes or description of the virtual machine to understand the purpose of the virtual machine. Where can I find this option in vCenter?

We are using vMware vCenter Server version 4.0.0 build 208111 Update 1 and ESX version 4.0.0 build 208167 update 1.

Thank you

Kind regards

NcmsVmware

u see an option of notes on the summary of a vm tab

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