deploy_linked_clone
Create a linked clone from a VM snapshot using copy-on-write delta disks for rapid provisioning with minimal disk space consumption.
Instructions
Create a linked clone from a VM snapshot (near-instant, minimal disk).
Linked clones share the source disk and use copy-on-write delta disks. This is the fastest provisioning method.
Args: source_vm_name: Source VM to clone from. snapshot_name: Snapshot on the source VM to use as clone base. new_name: Name for the new linked clone. cpu: Override CPU count (optional). memory_mb: Override memory in MB (optional). power_on: Power on after creation. baseline_snapshot: Create a new snapshot on the clone (optional). target: Optional vCenter/ESXi target name from config.
Input Schema
TableJSON Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| source_vm_name | Yes | ||
| snapshot_name | Yes | ||
| new_name | Yes | ||
| cpu | No | ||
| memory_mb | No | ||
| power_on | No | ||
| baseline_snapshot | No | ||
| target | No |