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Class Creation Wizard

You can create a new class by importing a Linux or Windows OVF image.

The Class Creation wizard imports virtual machines in an OVF format to your application or individual appliance. This converts the OVF image to an unmanaged singleton appliance. You can then install a Windows or Linux APK to create a managed appliance.

You can add the new class to an existing application or create a new application during the import process.

Note: In the event of a network loss during the class creation process, the Class Creation wizard will lose connectivity to the grid controller. If the import operation requires more than 5 minutes from the time the grid controller detects the loss of connectivity, your operation will be automatically canceled.

Accessing Class Creation Wizard

You access the class creation wizard using one of the following methods:

• To add the new class to an application or appliance:

  In the Infrastructure Editor, click the Add Class icon.

• To add the new class to an application:

  In the Applications page, highlight the application, then click the Add Class icon.

• To select or create an application in the wizard:

  In the Applications page, simply click the Add Class icon, then specify an existing application or create a new application in the wizard.

The wizard contains the following tabs:

Image Selection

Select the location as Impex Volume or URL

If Impex File, select the ova file.

If URL, enter the URL path.

Enter the username and password, as needed.

Class Settings

If no application was selected, specify an existing application or create new application.

Verify the name in the Class Name field and select the operating system

Resource Allocation

Specify the resource values, as needed.

If not specified, the image configuration or default values are used.

Finalizing

Verify the parameter values.