The Bulk Edit function is a powerful editor that allows you to apply the same parameter setting to multiple selected workloads at a time. Each parameter is independent, and applies separately against a set of selected workloads. Bulk Edit validates each value against the type of workload and other characteristics to ensure that the change is made only if the setting is a valid option for that workload. This safeguard allows you to concurrently edit a set of diverse workloads that have a logical relationship that is meaningful to your network environment.
The Bulk Edit dialog title area provides information about the number of workloads that you have preselected in the Workloads list before opening the Bulk Edit dialog. A System Administrator and users with Project Manager or Project Architect roles in multiple projects are able to select workloads across projects.
If a specified parameter value applies to one or more selected workloads, the confirmation dialog identifies the number of affected workloads, the number of skipped workloads, and the issues that resulted in skipped workloads.
NOTE:If you specify values for multiple parameters in the same bulk edit request, the confirmation dialog does not present all of the various matching conditions for the remainder of the parameters. It reports on only the first match it encounters. Thus, if you seek clear cause-and-effect reporting, you should edit only one parameter setting at a time in your bulk edit request.
Workloads might be skipped if the specified change or value is not valid for the workload type. For example, Host and Datastore changes apply only to target virtual workloads, or to workloads where the Transformation Method is unknown. Cloud Provider applies only to target cloud workloads, or to workloads where the Transformation Method is unknown.
Some actions cannot be performed against a selected workload based on the workload state:
Values for workloads in a Submitted or later state are not editable. You must withdraw the workload to return it to an editable state.
Values for workloads in a Completed state are not editable. You must reopen the workload to return it to an editable state. If the Completed state was initiated from a parent wave, batch, or project, you must reopen the parents first.
Table 11-2 describes wave, batch, and network parameters that apply for workloads in a single project at a time. When you select values, it narrows the action to workloads for a specific project. After you apply the change for one project, you can clear the Project field, and select different values to isolate a second Project, and so on until all appropriate changes are complete.
Table 11-2 Bulk Edit Parameters for a Single Project at a Time
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Parameter |
Description |
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Project |
The Project value is informational if you preset the Project Selector. All selected workloads belong to that project. If you select any of the project-specific parameters, the Project value represents the project related to your selected value. All remaining project-related parameter values are restricted based on that choice. |
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Wave |
This option reflects the parent wave of the target batch and sets the Project value if it is not set. |
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Batch |
Set the target batch assignment for the selected workloads. It sets the parent wave and project if they are not set. Each workload inherits the dates from the newly assigned batch. Manual date settings override inheritance. If manual dates fall outside the new execution window, the affected dates display in a red font in the Workloads list and the Workload dialog. |
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Remove from Batch and Wave |
Move workloads out of their current assigned batches and waves. |
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VLAN ID |
For any network, change the VLAN ID:
For a specified network, change the VLAN ID:
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Network resource |
For any NIC, change the Network resource:
For a specified NIC, change the network resource:
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Host resource |
Change the Host resource:
The Host resource setting applies only to virtual target workloads, or to workloads where the Transformation Method is not currently set. |
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Datastore resource |
Change the Datastore resource:
The Datastore resource setting applies to virtual workloads, or to workloads where the Transformation Method is not currently set. |
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Migration Server resource |
Change the Migration Server resource:
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Table 11-3 describes parameters that apply to all selected workloads that are in an editable state.
Table 11-3 Bulk Edit Parameters for Single or Multiple Projects
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Parameter |
Description |
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Number of workloads selected |
The number of workloads that you have preselected in the Workloads list before opening the Bulk Edit dialog. |
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Number of projects represented |
A System Administrator and users with Project Manager or Project Architect roles in multiple projects are able to select workloads across projects. |
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Transformation Method |
Specify the transformation method. The setting applies only to workloads where the source workload type matches. |
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Disk Copy Method |
Specify the disk copy method: block with driver, block without driver, and file. |
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Cloud Provider |
Specify a cloud provider for the cloud workloads. NOTE:The Cloud Provider setting applies to cloud workloads, or to workloads where the Transformation Method is not currently set. |
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Start Date |
Set the start date of the transformation execution. |
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Cutover Date |
Set the cutover date for the workload. |
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On Hold |
Pause the workload transformation workflow for the selected workloads. |
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System Disk Size |
Specify the size of the target system disk. |
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Amount of Memory |
Specify the size of the target memory. |
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Custom Fields |
Each custom field that you define for a project appears in the form if the Global Project Selector is set to a specific project. |
Before you open the Bulk Edit dialog, use the Project Selector, Filter, Advanced Search, sort, and multiple select functions to refine the Workloads list and select the workloads for action. You can pre-select any number of workloads for concurrent bulk editing actions.
To select the workloads for a bulk edit action:
(Conditional) To work with workloads for a single project, click the Project Selector, then select the project of interest.
In the Web Interface, select Planning in the toolbar, then select the Workloads tab.
Use the Filter and Advanced Search options to refine the workloads list.
Use the multiple-select functions to select one or more workloads that you want to modify in the same way.
Mouse over the Workloads tab to view the number of workloads currently in the list, and the number of workloads that are selected.
Continue with Section 11.7.3, Applying a Bulk Edit.
After your selection is ready, use the Bulk Edit dialog to specify values for one or more parameters in the selected workloads.
To perform a bulk edit:
After you select the workloads for action, click Bulk Edit.
Specify the information you want to change for the selected workloads. See Section 11.7.1, About Bulk Edit.
The following fields apply to a single selected project:
Project
Wave
Batch
Remove from Batch and Wave
VLAN ID (network, from VLAN ID, to VLAN ID)
Network resource (NIC, from Network, to Network)
Host resource (from Host, to Host)
Datastore resource (from Datastore, to Datastore)
Migration Server resource (from Migration Server, to Migration Server)
The following fields apply to all selected workloads:
Transformation Method
Disk Copy Method
Cloud Provider
Start Date
Cutover Date
On Hold
System Disk Size
Amount of Memory
Click Apply.
Review the confirmation message, then click Proceed.
The modified information will appear in orange italics font in the individual Workload dialogs, with a information tip to indicate the values were set using Bulk Edit.
When you are done, click Cancel to exit the Bulk Edit dialog.