VM Moving Between Hosts

Definition

Virtual Machines (or VMs) reside in a Host and use its resources to perform their intended services. Using FusionCompute, it's possible to migrate simply and without risks or downtime a VM between hosts.

Tasks

1. Access Resource Pool
2. Select the desired VM to move
3. Click Migrate button

4. Select parameters:

5. Select Migration Mode: Select Change Host

6. Migration Policy: Normally selected Prioritize Services for no downtime
7. Timeout Duration: Time to consider the migration a failure
8. Migration Channel: Encrypts the migration process
9. Select Destination Host: Select the Host that will receive the VM
10. Bind to the Host: Stops the VM from being migrated automatically to other Hosts for load-balancing
11. Press OK to start the Migration. Process can be viewed on the Recent Tasks tab