batch_linked_clone_vms
Create multiple linked clones from a VM snapshot for rapid batch provisioning, sharing source disks via copy-on-write to save storage space.
Instructions
Batch create linked clones from a VM snapshot (fastest batch provisioning).
Each clone shares the source disk via copy-on-write.
Args: source_vm_name: Source VM to clone from. snapshot_name: Snapshot to use as clone base. vm_names: List of names for the new linked clones. cpu: Override CPU count (optional). memory_mb: Override memory (optional). power_on: Power on each clone. baseline_snapshot: Create a new snapshot on each clone (optional). target: Optional vCenter/ESXi target name from config.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| source_vm_name | Yes | ||
| snapshot_name | Yes | ||
| vm_names | Yes | ||
| cpu | No | ||
| memory_mb | No | ||
| power_on | No | ||
| baseline_snapshot | No | ||
| target | No |