Is there a way I can set the machine resources when im creating blueprints based on NetApp-FlexClone - Templates
Or will the amount of RAM always be picked up from the template ? and therefore I need a template for my normal instance (2xCPU and 3GB RAM) and another template for a Lite instance (1xCPU and 1GB RAM)
I have tried specifying a custom property: VirtualMachine.Memory.Size but it made no difference. I cant change what the blueprint states as it changes back again so presumably the template overwrites nay value?
I don't have Advanced Services either
Thanks
Jon
cegjd - vRA/vCAC sets the minimum CPU/Memory to the size of the vCenter template you are pointing the blueprint to. You can't set the values lower than the template is configured for. If you want it lower you will need to lower the templates resources.
An separate note on this, make sure you set the CPU count to 1 if you will allow users to select how many CPUs they want.If you set it to 2 and try to build a VM with vRA and you select an odd number of CPUs the build will fail. We found this out the hard way and stumped us for a day.
You certainly should be able to define a range per this screenshot.
Grant
Hi Grant
Thanks for the response
If i choose the template to clone from then that sets the values. If edit the field then as soon as i click away from that field it reverts unfortunately. I was wondering if i could override it anywhere
Ive just tested and it allows me to add more resource but not to decrease. Maybe that's the key. I will try adding more and see if the VM creates with more. If it does then I will lower the spec of my template to run at the minimum, then create multiple blueprints to increase it for each instance
unless anyone knows an easier way i.e. a custome property
thanks
jon
cegjd - vRA/vCAC sets the minimum CPU/Memory to the size of the vCenter template you are pointing the blueprint to. You can't set the values lower than the template is configured for. If you want it lower you will need to lower the templates resources.
An separate note on this, make sure you set the CPU count to 1 if you will allow users to select how many CPUs they want.If you set it to 2 and try to build a VM with vRA and you select an odd number of CPUs the build will fail. We found this out the hard way and stumped us for a day.
Thanks for the response. I should have updated ths ticket, yes i also found that leaving the templates as the minimum "Lite" version does teh trick.
Now i need to work out if i can have multiple networks (in vRAC and vCenter) and assign any of them in the blueprint or whether the template dictates that too. I will be back no doubt !