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Specify a Prefix for Virtual Machine Names

You can specify a prefix for virtual machines at the resource pool level. A prefix provides a consistent naming convention. This procedure applies to AppLogic, Hyper-V and VMware virtual machines.

To specify a prefix for a virtual machine name

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, and lists existing pools.

4. Double-click a resource pool.

   The Resource Pool details page opens, with the Properties tab displayed.

5. Select values for the following fields.

   VM Name Generation

   Lets you choose whether to use a prefix or a specified name. Reservation Manager appends the reservation ID to the name or prefix.

   Automatic using prefix

   Lets you enter a prefix for the VM name.

   Use specified name

   Lets you specify a name in the Name/Prefix field.

   Default: Automatic using prefix

   Name/Prefix

   Specifies a name or prefix for VM names.

   Default: none

   Limits: 10 alphanumeric characters (when Automatic using prefix is selected); 15 alphanumeric characters (when Use specified name is selected)

   Note: When you create VM names using either a prefix or a specified name, the name must contain alphanumeric characters (a - z, A - Z, 0 - 9) or a hyphen (-). If you use any other characters, they are automatically replaced with a hyphen.

6. Click OK.

   VM names will have a specified prefix or not.