Virtualization Technology: VMware vCloud Director Unveiled at VMworld 2010

VMware vCloud Director Unveiled at VMworld 2010

by Cameron Sturdevant

eWEEK Organization

An organization is the basis of a virtual data center offering. Here you see the creation of the eWEEK organization.

LDAP

Cloud resources can be integrated with existing IT resources including directory services.

Logging In

This is the user login to access the catalog of resources through vCloud Director.

Add Computer

This is the "add a computer" resource screen.

Lease Time

Machine lifecycle is a fundamental component of vCloud Director. Here the vApp is being limited to a 14-day lease.

System Start

Starting a cloud resource brings the virtual data center online.