VMware vCloud Director Cookbook

Changing the name of an organization

In this recipe, we will change the name of an organization and you will gain a better understanding about vCloud objects.

Getting ready

We need an existing organization.

How to do it...

1. Log in to vCloud as SysAdmin.
2. Navigate to Manage & Monitor | Organizations.
3. Right-click on the organization and select Disable.
4. Right-click on the organization again and select Properties.
5. Rename the organization. You will see that the organization's URL will be updated too.
6. Click on OK.
7. Right-click on the renamed organization and select Enable.
8. Check the URL of the new organization.

How it works...

A lot of elements in vCloud can only be renamed when they are disabled. Disabled indicates that no one can actively use the object in any way. ...