Extending virtual images

You can extend a virtual image to customize the parameters of a base image.

About this task

When you extend a virtual image, you clone it so you can reuse the original image without having to rebuild it from the beginning every time.
Note: You can use wildcard searches to search for a virtual image.

Procedure

  1. From the Welcome page, click Build and manage images.
  2. Select the virtual image that you want to extend and click Extend icon.
  3. Enter the following details in the Extend an Image dialog box:
    Name
    Enter a name for the new virtual image that you are creating. The name you enter must not exceed 50 characters.
    Universal ID
    Enter a unique identifier for the new virtual image that you are creating.
    Version
    Enter a unique version number for the new virtual image that you are creating.
    Description
    Optional. Enter a description for the new virtual image that you are creating.
  4. Click Create to extend the virtual image.

Results

You are ready to start configuring the extended image.