Creating Virtual Server Images

This section describes how to create a virtual server image in order to use the Virtual Server Image Export function for export processes.

Before you begin

Complete the Configuring Settings on a Virtual Server in Advance.

About this task

Use the following procedure to create a virtual server image to be exported.

Procedure

  1. Specify the system storage for the target virtual server.
  2. Specify the following parameters and create a virtual server image from the system storage.
    Table 1. Parameters Specified when Creating a Virtual Server Image
    Item Description Required
    Image Name

    Specify a name that identifies the virtual server image

    Tip: The specified name is also applied to the virtual server image files after exporting is completed.
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    Disk Format Specify "raw"  
    Container Format Specify "bare"  
    Force Option Specify "true"  

Results

Export processing is possible if the status of the created virtual server image is "ACTIVE."

Important: Do not delete the created virtual server image until the export process is completed and the virtual server image is stored in object storage as virtual server image files.