Save VM disks to create an instance template

In Abiquo, an instance template is a new template that you create from copies of VM disks.

Note:

• In Azure, the instance functionality is not available, pending further development.

To create an instance, do these steps:

1. Select and shut down each VM that you want to copy, then click Create instance

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2. Select one or more VMs from the dialog

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   Select a VM from the dialog to create an instance

3. Enter a Name that will enable you to identify the new template

4. Optionally select the VM disks to save to a new template in the template library. If no disks are selected, the instance will copy all disks

   • In OCI, you can create an instance template with the boot disk only

5. To create more instances, select Keep window open

6. Click Create instance. The platform will lock the VM to create the instance

7. If you kept the dialog open, click Back to list and create more instances as required, then close the dialog

The platform will store your new templates in the Catalogue.

• In vCloud Director, when you create an instance template from a multi-disk VM, the template will be correctly created in vCloud with all of the disks. The platform will display only one disk with the sum of the sizes of all the disks. It will also display only one disk when you create a VM from the template. When you deploy the VM, the platform will correctly detect the disks and display them on the VM details Storage panel.

• In Amazon, when you create a VM from an instance template, the platform will display one disk only, with the total size of all disks. After you deploy the VM, the platform will update the additional disks.

Use a saved template in private cloud

To use an instance template in a VM, select the original (main) template, which is marked with an M symbol.

An instance dialog will open. Select the instance template.