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VMware: Convert VM to Template

Description

VMware: Convert VM to Template plugin step converts a virtual machine to a template.

Configurations

General

No.Field NameDescription
1Step NameName of the step. This name must be unique in a single workflow.
Configuration
1vCenter Server Base URLSpecify the vCenter Server Base URL to connect to vCenter (e.g., https://vmware.example.com).
Note: If vCenter IP is used instead of server name, a certificate error may occur unless the IP is listed in the certificate’s Subject Alternative Name.
2PortSpecify the vCenter server port. Default is 443.
Data type: Integer
Valid range: Less than 65536
3UsernameSpecify the username to authenticate to the vCenter server.
Password:
4Accept value as variable/staticLeave the checkbox unchecked to use values from previous steps (drop-down). Enable it to enter static/environment variable value.
5PasswordEntered using a widget that supports both static values and drop-downs.
If checkbox above is enabled, the field appears as a text box.
Otherwise, it appears as a drop-down.
This field is mandatory.
Note: Field values are only accessible during workflow execution.
6Button: Test ConnectionVerifies connection availability. Only static values and environment variables are allowed for this check.

Input Tab

No.Field NameDescription
1Virtual Machine Name/UUIDSpecify the name or UUID of the VM to be converted to a template.
Data type: String
This field is mandatory.
Note:
• Refer to the VMware Plugin Introduction to get VM UUID.
• If duplicate VM names exist, use UUID to uniquely identify the VM.
• If the VM name contains %, replace it with %25 in this field.
2Button: GetRetrieves the list of VM names if the connection is successful.
Note: VM names with % are returned with % replaced by %25. You may leave it that way.

Common Buttons

No.Field NameDescription
1OKValidates and saves the field values if all required fields are provided.
2CancelCancels the configuration window without saving values.