You can override the datastore cluster-wide automation level for individual virtual machines. You can also override default virtual disk affinity rules.
Procedure
- Browse to the datastore cluster in the vSphere Client.
- Click the Configure tab and click Configuration.
- Under VM Overrides, select Add.
- Select a virtual machine.
- Click the Automation level drop-down menu, and select an automation level for the virtual machine.
Option |
Description |
Default (Manual) |
Placement and migration recommendations are displayed, but do not run until you manually apply the recommendation. |
Fully Automated |
Placement and migration recommendations run automatically. |
Disabled |
vCenter Server does not migrate the virtual machine or provide migration recommendations for it. |
- Click the Keep VMDKs together, drop-down menu to override default VMDK affinity.
- Click OK.