From 58c7a56b406665c3fe891fb11e4f809fed5c329a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Olivia Brown Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:08:14 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] OCPBUGS-35084: Warning for running vsphere virtual hardware template --- modules/update-vsphere-virtual-hardware-on-template.adoc | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/modules/update-vsphere-virtual-hardware-on-template.adoc b/modules/update-vsphere-virtual-hardware-on-template.adoc index a0524c8b102b..e9dce0293d13 100644 --- a/modules/update-vsphere-virtual-hardware-on-template.adoc +++ b/modules/update-vsphere-virtual-hardware-on-template.adoc @@ -22,6 +22,11 @@ Once converted from a template, do not power on the virtual machine. ==== . Update the virtual machine (VM) in the {vmw-full} client. Complete the steps outlined in link:https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/7.0/com.vmware.vsphere.vm_admin.doc/GUID-60768C2F-72E1-42E0-8A17-CA76849F2950.html[Upgrade the Compatibility of a Virtual Machine Manually] ({vmw-full} documentation). ++ +[IMPORTANT] +==== +If you modified the VM settings, those changes might reset after moving to a newer virtual hardware. Please review that all your configured settings are still in place after your upgrade before proceeding to the next step. +==== . Convert the VM in the {vmw-short} client to a template by right-clicking on the VM and then selecting **Template -> Convert to Template**. + [IMPORTANT]