Defining Providers - VMware VCLOUD REQUEST MANAGER 1.0.0 Configuration Manual

Defining Providers

To provision a new cloud, a provider vDC and provider network must be specified. These are specific to a
single vDC instance. A Provider in Request Manager points to a specific vDC instance, provider vDC and
provider network, thus simplifying the process of cloud provisioning for the consumer by masking the details
of the location of the cloud.
Create a Provider
Create a Provider to simplify the process of cloud provisioning.
Prerequisites
You must be have Blueprint Administrator or vCloud Administrator privileges.
Procedure
1 Click CMDB Items in the Request Manager Admin Portal.
The New CMDB Item window appears.
2 Select Provider TEMPLATE and click Create from Template.
The Provider Details window appears.
3 Enter details of the Provider.
Option
vCD Source
Provider vDC
Provider Network
4 Click OK to save changes and close the window.
The Provider is now available to consumers when requesting for a cloud in the Request Manager User Portal.
Edit a Provider
Edit a Provider to change its settings.
Prerequisites
You must be have Blueprint Administrator or vCloud Administrator privileges.
Procedure
1 Click CMDB Items Search in the Request Manager Admin Portal.
2 Click the list icon on the right of the search criterion, CMDB Item Type.
3 Select Configuration Item and double-click on Provider on the second panel.
Provider is entered in CMDB Item Type and the search criterion is selected.
4 Click Search at the bottom of the search criteria panel.
The search results are shown on the right of the window.
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Description
Shows all vCloud Director sources that Request Manager is connected to.
Shows the provider vDCs of the selected vCD Source.
Shows the provider networks of the selected vCD Source.
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