Using a specific datastore for templates
Templates are inactive most of the time, so putting them on expensive storage is a waste. Here is how you make sure that the templates and media are stored on inexpensive storage.
Getting ready
We need a vApp or a vApp template and two storage profiles. One storage profile is the profile the vApp or vApp template currently sits on, and the other one is the one we want to dedicate to vApp templates and media. You should choose some inexpensive disks for this storage profile.
How to do it...
- Refer to the Adding a new storage profile to vCD recipe in this chapter to add the new storage profile to your organization.
- Give it a good name that makes it clear that it is only used for templates and media.
- Creating a new ...
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