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Request Manager User's Guide
vCloud Request Manager 1.0.0
This document supports the version of each product listed and
supports all subsequent versions until the document is replaced
by a new edition. To check for more recent editions of this
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  • Page 1 Request Manager User's Guide vCloud Request Manager 1.0.0 This document supports the version of each product listed and supports all subsequent versions until the document is replaced by a new edition. To check for more recent editions of this document, see http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs.
  • Page 2 VMware products are covered by one or more patents listed at http://www.vmware.com/go/patents. VMware is a registered trademark or trademark of VMware, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Access the Request Manager User Portal 9 Request Manager Contents 10 View the Status of Your Requests 10 Provisioning Virtual Applications from Existing Templates 13 Provision a Virtual Application 14 Creating Cloud Partitions 17 Create a Cloud Partition 18 Index 21 VMware, Inc.
  • Page 4 Request Manager User's Guide VMware, Inc.

  • Page 5: About This Book

    About This Book This manual, the VMware vCloud Request Manager User's Guide, provides guidance on how to use the Request Manager User Portal, including provisioning new applications and requesting new clouds. Intended Audience This manual is intended for anyone who needs to provision new applications or create and manage cloud partitions using vCloud Request Manager.
  • Page 6 Request Manager User's Guide VMware, Inc.

  • Page 7: About Request Manager

    The major management features are described below. VMware vCloud Request Manager is an application that connects to VMware vCloud Director and enables you to: Provision virtual applications. Request a new virtual application based on an existing template from a vCloud Director catalog.
  • Page 8 A completely isolated and secure area within a private cloud that includes Cloud/Cloud applications, users and groups, organization virtual datacenters, and catalogs. Partition/Organization A named set of configuration options used to base the creation of cloud Blueprint partitions. A container for vApp templates. Catalog VMware, Inc.

  • Page 9: The Request Manager User Portal

    Safari 4.0 and above Access the Request Manager User Portal You can use the URL that is provided by the system administrator to log in and access the portal. Prerequisites You have a Request Manager user account. VMware, Inc.

  • Page 10: Request Manager Contents

    You can view the current status of your requests from the My Requests page in the portal. A request may be waiting approval or in the process of being provisioned, depending on the stage of the workflow. Prerequisites You must have submitted a request for a cloud partition or virtual application. VMware, Inc.
  • Page 11 Log in to the Request Manager User Portal. Click My Requests. Request Manager displays your existing requests. What to do next Return to the My Requests view to review the current status of the request which changes as the request progresses through the workflow. VMware, Inc.
  • Page 12 Request Manager User's Guide VMware, Inc.

  • Page 13: Provisioning Virtual Applications From Existing Templates

    Request Manager notifies you that the vApp is created. The email notification includes a link to the vApp and to vCloud Director. The following diagram shows the workflow when you request a new vApp. VMware, Inc.

  • Page 14: Provision A Virtual Application

    For example, a Windows 2008 Server template from the IT Gold Masters catalog. Enter a title for the vApp. For example, QA Web Server. Enter a description for the vApp. Select an expiration date or select No End Date. VMware, Inc.
  • Page 15 You can view your requests and the status of your request using the My Requests view. The current status of your request is updated as the request moves through the workflow. See View the Status of Your Request. VMware, Inc.
  • Page 16 Request Manager User's Guide VMware, Inc.

  • Page 17: Creating Cloud Partitions

    If your manager approves the request, the cloud is provisioned. Request Manager notifies you that the cloud is created. The email notification includes a link to the virtual application and to vCloud Director. The following diagram shows the workflow when you request a cloud partition. VMware, Inc.

  • Page 18: Create A Cloud Partition

    Select the location of the deployment from the Location pull-down menu. Select the blueprint you want to base your cloud on. Enter a unique name and description for your cloud and click Next. The Manage Members screen appears. VMware, Inc.
  • Page 19 When the request is approved and the cloud is provisioned, Request Manager sends you an email that includes a link to the vCloud Director console. What to do next View the new cloud in the Request Manager User Portal. You can provision new virtual applications within that cloud. VMware, Inc.
  • Page 20 Request Manager User's Guide VMware, Inc.

  • Page 21: Index

    Request Manager about 7 User Portal 9 users 7 Request Manager User Portal access 9 requests, view the status 10 System requirements 9 technical support 5 terminology 7 vApps about 13 provisioning 14 Web client system requirements 10 VMware, Inc.
  • Page 22 Request Manager User's Guide VMware, Inc.

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