VM template requirements

To connect the vSphere provider in the Shturval platform, you must create a virtual machine template to add to the provider. For template creation instructions, see How to create.

VM template preparation

Enable the disk.EnableUUID parameter using the vSphere client.

  • In the vSphere client, click the VM and select Edit Settings.
  • Go to the VM Options tab and expand Advanced.
  • Click Edit Configuration next to Configuration Parameters.
  • Configure the disk.EnableUUID parameter.
  • If the parameter exists, ensure its value is True. If it does not exist, add it and set the value to True.
disk.EnableUUID parameter
    Name  Value
    disk.EnableUUID  True

Upgrade the VM hardware version to 15 or higher.

  • In the vSphere client, go to the VM.
  • Select Actions > Compatibility > Upgrade VM Compatibility.
  • Click Yes to confirm the upgrade.
  • Select compatibility and click OK.

Add a VMware Paravirtual SCSI storage controller to the VM.

  • In the vSphere client, click the VM and select Edit Settings.
  • On the Virtual Hardware tab, click Add New Device.
  • Select SCSI Controller from the drop-down menu.
  • Expand New SCSI controller and in Change Type select VMware Paravirtual.
  • Click OK.
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