HP OneView for VMware vCenter - Manual (Page 67)

NOTE: When VMware converts a VM to a template, all RDMs are converted to empty virtual
disks (VMDKs). Therefore, VMs created from this template will not have associated RDMs. For
more information, see Virtual Disk Compatibility Modes in the VMware vSphere Online Library.
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If a cluster is used to initiate the VM creation, all hosts in the cluster must be zoned to the
storage, and hostgroups must be configured.
To create one or more VMs from a template:
1.
Start the vSphere Client.
2. Use one of the following methods to start the Create Virtual Machines wizard:
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Right-click a host or cluster and select HP Insight Management
→Create VM from Template.
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Right-click a host or cluster in any Storage Module for vCenter table, and then select
Create VM from Template.
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Select Actions
→Create VM from Template on the HP Insight Management page for a host
or cluster.
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Right-click a VM template and select HP Insight Management
→Create VM from Template.
The Create Virtual Machines – Specify VMs window opens. See Figure 38 (page 67) .
Figure 38 Create Virtual Machines – Specify VMs window
3. Enter the following information:
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Owner: Select the host or cluster that will own the new VMs. This information is entered
automatically if you initiated the VM creation from a host or cluster.
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VM Template: Select the template to use for the new VMs. This information is entered
automatically if you initiated the VM creation from a VM template.
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VM Quantity: Enter the number of VMs to create.
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VM Initial State: Specify whether the initial VM state is Power On or Power Off.
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Customization Specification: Specify a customization specification (if available). For more
information, see the VMware documentation.
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