Installation of a software agent via an existing template agent

摘要

A system for adapting virtual computing resource (e.g., virtual machine) templates for use with new software platforms without modifying, or otherwise requiring recertification of, the template itself is disclosed. The system enables the installation of a software agent to be bootstrapped to the installation and execution of an agent already included in a template. Installation of the bootstrapped software agent may be performed automatically during initial provisioning of a virtual machine with little or no additional effort required from an administrator. Accordingly, embodiments of the disclosure enable preexisting templates to repurposed for use with new and/or more advanced cloud management platforms.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
responsive to a request to deploy a multi-tier application on a plurality of virtual machines (VMs) using a first server to orchestrate a deployment of the multi-tier application, provisioning a VM based on a template generated for use with a second server, wherein the template comprises a template agent configured for communication with the second server; executing the template agent to receive a script; and executing the script to install a software agent on the provisioned VM, wherein the software agent is configured for communication with the first server to facilitate deployment of at least a portion of the multi-tier application onto the provisioned VM.