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Create a Resource Pool for VMware Virtual Machines

The following procedure describes how to use a VMware vCenter or vSphere resource pool to create a virtual resource pool for the Reservation Manager.

Note: The addition of resource pools is performed in context to the vSphere Datacenter at the time they are added. If the VMware datacenter is renamed, the resource pools defined in the Reservation Manager will no longer be usable. Thus, it is important to stabilize the vSphere structure before adding resource pools.

To create a virtual resource pool for VMware

1. Log in to the Reservation Manager using the CA Server Automation administrator user credentials.

   The home page opens.

2. Click Administer Your Reservation Manager.

   The Administration page opens.

3. Click Manage your resource pools.

   The Resource Pools page opens.

4. Select Add Virtual Pool from the Actions menu in the upper right corner of the Resource Pools list.

   The Add Virtual Pool wizard opens to the Specify Pool page.

5. Follow the instructions in the wizard. The following pages are provided:

   Specify Pool page

   Specifies a name and optional description.

   Note: Resource pool names are read-only after the pools are saved.

   Specify Virtual Resource Pools page

   Specifies the SCVMM server and the virtual resource pools to associate with the Reservation Manager pool. If storage tiers are enabled in the configuration settings for virtual machines, for each data store select an existing tier or define a new tier.

   Configure Settings page

   Specifies limits on the duration and number of logical partitions a user can request when submitting a reservation. The following fields require further explanation:

   ITCM Domain Manager

   If CA Server Automation is integrated with CA IT Client Manager (CA ITCM) for software delivery, enter its domain manager.

   Scalability server

   Select the name of the server used for deploying software to logical partitions associated with this pool.

   Specify Access Policy page

   Select or remove the organizational units whose members are granted access to the systems in the resource pool.

   Note: You can grant access to the resource pool later by editing it.