vCloud Automation Center: vCAC 5.1: Custom Property of the Day #1: Operating System

From the archive. Originally published on dailyhypervisor.com on April 18, 2013.

Property of the day is a new series I''m starting where I will cover a different custom property each day. This is the first property of the day check back each day for a new property.

POTD #1 Operating System vCAC version: 5.1  Property Name   VMware.VirtualCenter.OperatingSystem   Property Description   This property is used to tell VMware vCenter what Operating System is running inside he guest VM.   Property Usage   This property should be used for any type of provisioning against a VMware vCenter EndPoint.   Usage: PropertyNme = VMware.VirtualCenter.OperatingSystem Property value = see property values below   Recommended Placement Blueprint - Since Blueprints are operating system specific it would make the most sense to locate this property in the Blueprint as opposed to a Build Profile.   Property Values