1.1.0

LCM Approver Tasks 3
If you are an LCM Approver, you can approve or reject requests, and also perform all basic LCM user tasks.
This chapter includes the following topics:
n
“Request a Virtual Machine as an LCM Approver,” on page 21
n
“Display Requested Virtual Machines,” on page 22
n
“Check the Power State of a Virtual Machine,” on page 24
n
“Power a Virtual Machine On or Off,” on page 24
n
“Suspend a Virtual Machine,” on page 24
n
“Connecting to a Virtual Machine,” on page 24
n
“Create a Snapshot,” on page 25
n
“Revert to a Snapshot,” on page 26
n
“Request to Extend the Life of a Virtual Machine,” on page 26
n
“Decommission a Virtual Machine Immediately,” on page 26
n
“Review Requests for Approval,” on page 27
n
“Approve or Reject Requested Virtual Machines,” on page 27
n
“Approve or Reject Requests to Extend the Life of a Virtual Machine,” on page 27
n
“Approve or Reject Requests for Customization Changes,” on page 28
n
“Generate Reports,” on page 28
Request a Virtual Machine as an LCM Approver
To obtain a virtual machine, you must submit a request. You can request a specific start date or accept the first
available date.
Procedure
1 Log in to LCM and click the Requests view.
2 Click Request.
3 (Optional) To specify a commissioning date, select Yes for Set commissioning date? and select a date.
If you do not specify a commissioning date, the virtual machine is created at the first available opportunity
after approval.
VMware, Inc.
21