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Configure CPU/Memory: IBM LPAR

The Configure CPU/Memory action type lets you set limits on CPU and memory resources allocated to a virtual machine in IBM LPAR environment.

The Details section of the action definition contains the following fields:

HMC/IVM Name

Specifies the HMC/IVM that is associated with the managed server where the selected partition resides.

System Name

Specifies the name of the data center in IBM LPAR where the virtual machine resides. Select one from the drop-down list.

Partition Name

Displays the unique name for the partition.

Profile Name

Specifies the name of an existing profile for the selected LPAR.

Operations

Specifies the operation to perform. Select one of the following from the drop-down list:

• Add Memory Units
• Subtract Memory Units
• Add Processors
• Subtract Processors

Processors

Specifies the number of processors for addition or removal.

Adjustment Type

Specifies the Adjustment Type. Select one option:

• Dynamic Adjustment Only
• Dynamic Adjustment and Update Profile

Require Approval

Select to specify that the ticket requires approval by a third party.

Note: CA SDM must be configured to use this option.

Auto close ticket on approval/rejection

Select to close the ticket after it is approved or rejected.

Note: CA SDM must be configured to use this option.

Ticket Types

Select a valid ticket type from the drop-down list. Depending on your configuration, valid types include:

• Default
• Incident
• Problem
• Request

Note: CA SDM must be configured to use this option.

Templates

Specifies the template to use to create a ticket. Select a template from the drop-down list. Depending on the ticket type selected, the form is populated with corresponding values.

Note: CA SDM must be configured to use this option.