The automation level for a datastore cluster specifies whether or not placement and migration recommendations from Storage DRS are applied automatically.
Procedure
- Browse to the datastore cluster in the vSphere Web Client navigator.
- Click the Configure tab and click Services.
- Select DRS and click Edit.
- Expand DRS Automation and select an automation level.
Manual is the default automation level.
Option |
Description |
No Automation (Manual Mode) |
Placement and migration recommendations are displayed, but do not run until you manually apply the recommendation. |
Partially Automated |
Placement recommendations run automatically and migration recommendations are displayed, but do not run until you manually apply the recommendation. |
Fully Automated |
Placement and migration recommendations run automatically. |
- Click OK.