Create a Linux VM Specification

Save specific Linux VM operating system settings in a customization specification, such as the hostname configuration.

1. In the navigation pane, choose Inventory > VM and Host.

2. Select the root node.

3. On the details page of the root node, click VM Specification.

4. On the VM Specification tab, click New VM Specification.

5. In the New VM Specification dialog, set the following parameters:

   • Name: Enter a name for the VM specification.

   • Description: Enter a brief description for the VM specification.

   • Target VM OS: Select Linux.

   • Hostname Configuration: Select how to configure a VM hostname. Options include using the VM name and entering a name.

     • When you use the virtual machine name as the hostname, the Linux VM name will be truncated if it exceeds 60 characters.
     • The following rules apply for specifying a Linux hostname:
       • Length: 2 to 60 characters.
       • Allowed characters: Uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens (-).
       • No consecutive hyphens. You cannot start or end with a hyphen.
     • When creating multiple VMs at once, a suffix (-1, -2, -3, etc.) is automatically appended to ensure uniqueness.

   • Administrator Password: Set a administrator password.

     The password must be 8 to 16 characters in length and contain at least two of the following: lowercase letters, uppercase letters, numbers, or special characters.

   • Confirm Password: Confirm the password by typing it again.

6. Review the configuration and click OK.