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Revert to a Snapshot
You can use the snapshot to return to the saved state.
Snapshot commands are available to the users and groups who were given control when the virtual machine
was requested. The LCM Administrator can also use snapshots. You can access only one snapshot at a time. If
you need to revert to a snapshot earlier than the most recent one, contact your LCM Administrator.
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 Commands.
5 Click Revert to snapshot.
The virtual machine returns to the state it was in when the snapshot was taken.
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.
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