HP OneView for VMware vCenter User Guide (7.4)

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.
• 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.
Create a VM from a template using the vSphere Web Client
Use this procedure with the VMware 5.5 vSphere Web Client. If you are using the VMware 5.1
vSphere Web Client, follow the procedure in “Create a VM from a template using the vSphere
Client” (page 99).
To create one or more VMs from a template:
1. Start the vSphere Web Client.
2. Use one of the following methods to start the Create Virtual Machines wizard:
• Right-click a host or cluster and select All HP Management Actions→Create VM from
Template.
• Right-click a host or cluster in any StoreFront Module for vCenter table, and then select
Create VM from Template.
• Select Actions→Create VM from Template on the HP Management page for a host or
cluster.
• Right-click a VM template and select All HP Management Actions→Create VM from
Template.
TIP: You can minimize the wizard using the minimize control ( ) in the upper right corner
of the screen. The wizard will be added to the Work in Progress panel on the right. Click on
it to resume the wizard.
The Create Virtual Machines wizard opens and displays the Select Location window.
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