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
- From the Welcome page, click Build
and manage images.
- Select the virtual image that
you want to extend and click .
- 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.
- Click Create to extend the virtual image.
Results
You are ready to start configuring the extended image.