Using Ignite-UX with Integrity VM

Ignite-UX and the Integrity VM Host
Creating a VM Host golden image
Typically, the need for a golden image is associated with virtual machines that are being deployed, rather than the Integrity
VM host itself. The steps above can be used to create a golden image of any configuration including one for an Integrity
VM host. For example, there may be a standard set of management tools and system software that is used to manage and
monitor an Integrity VM host.
The golden system to be used to create such a golden image must not contain any virtual machine configurations. The
unique system identifiers, virtual MAC addresses, etc., defined for virtual machine configurations must remain unique.
Hence, a system with virtual machine configurations is not practical for creating a golden image.
Summary
Ignite-UX can be used in many ways to improve operating system and application installation on Integrity Virtual Machines.
Network installation variations can dramatically improve productivity when faced with the task of installing software on
dozens of virtual machines. Using ISO images for virtual DVDs will eliminate the time required to insert the installation
media and later to extract it from the physical DVD.
The step-by-step procedures given in this white paper can make these benefits a reality.
For more information
http://www.hp.com/go/vse for information on HP’s virtual server environment
http://docs.hp.com/ for product documentation, including
HP Integrity Virtual Machines Installation, Configuration, and Administration
Ignite-UX Administration Guide