Managing Virtual Server for SAP Cloning Images (Private Images)

Create private images from an existing virtual server for SAP and delete private images that have been created.

Private images that have been created can be shared within a contract number (domain) or within a project and used for creation of a new virtual server for SAP.

Creating a Private Image

To create a private image from the virtual server for SAP that was created, specify the following items.

Table 1. Creating a Private Image (List of Items That Can Be Set)
Item Description Required
Name

Specify a name for the private image. The characters that you specify must meet the following specifications:

  • Specify 32 characters or less using alphanumeric characters and underscores (_)
  • Use an alphabetic character as the first character
  • The name must be unique within the project
 Yes
Type Specify "cloning" Yes
Resource ID of Virtual Server for SAP Specify the resource ID of the target virtual server for SAP for which you want to create a private image Yes
Comment

Specify a comment character string to be set to the private image. The characters that you specify must meet the following specifications:

  • Specify double-byte and single-byte characters other than percent signs (%), backslashes (\), double quotation marks ("), and newline characters
  • Specify at least 1 character, and no more than 96 characters
  
Note:
  • As a target for which you want to create a private image, specify a virtual server for SAP that has started up before.
  • When creating a private image, stop the target virtual server for SAP in advance.

Deleting a Private Image that Has Been Created

Delete a private image that is no longer needed by specifying its name.

Changing the Disclosure Range of a Created Private Image

Change the disclosure range of a private image that has been created to either of the following:

  • domain: Within a contract number (domain)
  • private: Only within this project
Tip:

The conditions for changing the disclosure range are as follows:

  • The private image of this project is disclosed in the contract number (domain)
  • The private image is disclosed only within the project