def adapter_type(self, adapter_type):
        """
        Sets the adapter type for this VMware VM instance.

        :param adapter_type: adapter type (string)
        """

        self._adapter_type = adapter_type
        log.info("VMware VM '{name}' [{id}]: adapter type changed to {adapter_type}".format(name=self.name,
                                                                                            id=self.id,
                                                                                            adapter_type=adapter_type))
Sets the adapter type for this VMware VM instance.

        :param adapter_type: adapter type (string)