Configuration Tasks parameter descriptions

The following table describes the snapshot tasks parameters:

Parameter

Description

Virtual Machine Name

Defines the hostname of the VM where a configuration task

is performed

New Virtual Machine Name

Defines the clone hostname of the new VM

template Name

Defines the name of VM template that is used to create a VM

Host

Determines which host the VM is connected

Resource Pool

Determines which resource pool the VM is connected

Data Source

Determines which data source the VM is connected

Customization Specification

Determines a specific customization that is applied to this

VM after it is created.

You can use this customization to add a computer name and add it to the network, which enables you to automate the job flow in Control-M.

Post Action

Determines to do one of the following after you clone a VM:

  • Power On
  • Mark as Template

Power on this virtual machine after creation

Determines whether to start up the VM after it is created

Edit Device Settings

Determines configuration settings for the following:

  • Number of CPUs
  • Memory Size
  • Disk Size

Priority

Determines which priority level the VM server applies to the

migrate task

Power State

Determines the power state that the VM needs be set at to

perform the configuration task

Parent Topic

VMware job definition