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e Select import options.
Option Description
Start time Schedule a future start date. The specified start time is the local server time
and not the local time of the user workstation.
Now Begin the import process immediately.
Delay (seconds) If you are updating a large number of virtual machines, select the number of
seconds to delay each virtual machine update. Selecting this option slows the
update process. Leave blank to specify no delay.
Batch size If you are updating a large number of virtual machines, select the total number
of machines to update at a given time. Selecting this option slows the update
process. Leave blank to specify no limit.
Ignore managed machines Leave unselected.
Skip user validation Selecting this option sets the machine owner to the value listed in the Owner
column of the CSV data file without verifying that the user exists. Selecting this
option can decrease the update time.
Test import Leave unselected.
f Click OK.
The progress of the operation appears on the Bulk Imports page.
Migrate a Virtual Machine to a Dierent vRealize Automation
Environment
You can migrate one or more managed virtual machines in a vRealize Automation environment to a
different vRealize Automation environment.
A managed virtual machine is a machine that is managed in a vRealize Automation environment and can
be viewed in the console.
Prerequisites
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Log in to the vRealize Automation console as a fabric administrator and as a business group
manager.
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If you are importing virtual machines that use static IP addresses, prepare a properly configured
address pool.
Procedure
1 Generate a virtual machine CSV data file.
a Select Infrastructure > Administration > Bulk Imports.
b Click Generate CSV File.
c Select Managed from the Machines drop-down menu.
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