6.2
Table Of Contents
- IaaS Configuration for Cloud Platforms
- Contents
- IaaS Configuration for Cloud Platforms
- Configuring IaaS
- Configuring IaaS for Cloud Checklist
- Custom Properties in Machine Provisioning, Blueprints, and Build Profiles
- Bringing Resources Under vRealize Automation Management
- Configure Machine Prefixes
- Create a Business Group
- Managing Key Pairs
- Cloud Reservations
- Optional Configurations
- Preparing for Provisioning
- Choosing a Cloud Provisioning Scenario
- Preparing for Amazon Provisioning
- Preparing for OpenStack Provisioning
- Preparing for Virtual Machine Image Provisioning
- Preparing for Linux Kickstart Provisioning
- Preparing for WIM Provisioning
- Creating a Cloud Blueprint
- Configuring Advanced Blueprint Settings
- Managing Cloud Infrastructure
- Monitoring Workflows and Viewing Logs
- Machine Life Cycle and Workflow States for Cloud Platforms
Table 1‑4. CSV File Fields and Their Order for Importing Endpoints
Field Description
InterfaceType
(Required)
You can upload multiple types of endpoints in a single file.
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AmazonEC2
n
Openstack
n
vCloud
n
vCO
n
CiscoUCS
n
DellIdrac
n
HPIlo
n
NetAppOnTap
n
SCVMM
n
KVM
n
vSphere
Address
(Required for all interface types except Amazon AWS) URL for the endpoint. For information
about the required format for your platform type, see the appropriate procedure to create an
endpoint for your platform.
Credentials
(Required) Name you gave the user credentials when you stored them in vRealize Automation.
Name
(Required) Provide a name for the endpoint. For RedHat Openstack, the address is used as the
default name.
Description
(Optional) Provide a description for the endpoint.
DataCenter
(Optional) For physical machines, you can provide the datacenter where the machine is located.
Row
(Optional) For physical machines, you can provide the row where the machine is located.
Rack
(Optional) For physical machines, you can provide the rack where the machine is located.
OpenstackProject
(Required for RedHat Openstack only) Provide the tenant name for the endpoint.
Import a List of Endpoints
Importing a CSV file of endpoints can be more efficient than adding endpoints one at a time by using the
vRealize Automation console.
Prerequisites
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Log in to the vRealize Automation console as an IaaS administrator.
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Store the credentials for your endpoints.
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Prepare an Endpoint CSV file for import.
Procedure
1 Select Infrastructure > Endpoints > Endpoints.
2 Click Import Endpoints.
3 Click Browse.
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