Virtual machine image migration

摘要

Methods and systems for image migration. There are received, at an image reader, files of at least one image of at least one virtual machine from a first environment. Points of variability are identified within the files, with respect to preparation for functioning in a second environment. Each point of variability is associated with corresponding metadata, and each point of variability is stored with its corresponding metadata. The at least one image is reconfigured to function in the second environment, such reconfiguring comprising adjusting the points of variability via using the metadata. The reconfigured image is deployed to the second environment.

主权项

1. A method of virtual machine image migration, said method comprising the steps of:
utilizing a processor to execute computer code configured to perform the steps of: receiving, at an image reader, files of at least one image of at least one virtual machine from a first environment; identifying points of variability within the files, with respect to preparation for functioning in a second environment, wherein the points of variability comprise elements which change during virtual machine migration; associating each point of variability with corresponding metadata; storing each point of variability with its corresponding metadata; reconfiguring the at least one image to function in the second environment, said reconfiguring comprising adjusting the points of variability via using the metadata; and deploying the reconfigured image to the second environment.