Hello, everyone!
Today, let's learn about the Image Management Service (IMS).
What Is IMS?
An image is an Elastic Cloud Server (ECS) template that contains OS software, application software (such as database software), and proprietary software as well as required configurations. There are public images, private images, and frequently used images. Table 1 Image types describes the image types.
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Table1 Image types |
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Image Type |
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Public image |
Public images are the default images provided by VMware Service or those created by administrators on the management console. These images are visible to all users. A public image is a standard, widely used image. It contains an OS and preinstalled public applications. You can configure the applications or software in the public image as needed. |
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Private image |
Private images are user-created. A private image is visible only to the user who creates it. A private image contains an OS, pre-installed public applications, and users' private applications. Using a private image to create an ECS eliminates the need to repeatedly configure ECSs. Private images can be created from ECSs. |
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Frequently used image |
You can add private images and public images as frequently used images to quickly find frequently used images. |
Image Management Service (IMS) provides the self-service image management capability. You can apply for an ECS using a public image, private image, or frequently used image. You can also create a private image using an existing ECS or an external image file.
IMS allows you to:
· Create a private image using an ECS.
· Manage images, such as editing, deleting and adding frequently used images.
· Create an ECS using an image.
Application Scenarios
IMS allows you to create private images as required and use the images to apply for ECSs for flexible management. In addition, you can create ECSs in batches using private images. This facilitates unified deployment and upgrade of application systems and improves maintenance efficiency.
Dependencies
ECS: You can use an image to create an ECS or convert an ECS to an image.
Accessing IMS
CloudOpera ServiceCenter provides two modes of accessing IMS of VMware Service: management console and HTTPS-based application programming interface (API).
· API
You can access IMS over the API.
· Management console
If you have the operation permissions for IMS, click VMware Image Management Service under Computing on the homepage or choose Console > VMware Image Management Service from the main menu.
That's all, thanks!
