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Request to Extend the Life of a Virtual Machine
If you want to continue using a virtual machine beyond its scheduled decommissioning date, you can request
an extension. An LCM Approver must approve the extension request if the LCM Administrator has configured
LCM to require an approval.
Procedure
1 Log in to LCM.
2 Click the Catalog view.
3 In the catalog list, click a virtual machine name.
4 In the right pane, click Extension.
5 In the Extend Until field, select the new date for the virtual machine to be decommissioned.
6 In the Comment text box, type the reason for your request.
7 In the Requester E-mail Address text box, type your email address.
8 Click Submit.
Decommission a Virtual Machine Immediately
You can decommission a virtual machine that you have requested before its scheduled date or if the virtual
machine has no scheduled decommissioning date.
Procedure
1 Log in to LCM.
2 Click the Catalog view.
3 In the catalog list, click a virtual machine name.
4 In the right pane, click Decommission.
5 In the Comment text box, type the reason why you want to decommission the virtual machine.
6 Click Submit.
Request to Change the Virtual Machine Customization Attributes
If you are an LCM Tech Requester, you can request to change the customization template attributes for a virtual
machine that has been placed.
Prerequisites
Review the customization template attributes to verify that you understand the default values. For more
information, see “Customization Template Attributes,” on page 14.
Procedure
1 Log in to LCM.
2 Click the Catalog view.
3 From the Filter drop-down menu, select Available VM.
4 In the catalog list, click a virtual machine name.
5 In the right pane, click Change Request.
6 In the Comment text box, type the reason for your request.
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