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3.2. Attaching an Export Storage Domain

An export domain can be attached to a data center to enable the import or export of virtual machines from one data center to another. An export domain can also be used to backup virtual machines and templates.

Note

At a given time, an export data domain can only be attached to a single data center.
To attach an export storage domain:
  1. Login to the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization administration portal. Click the Data Centers tab.
    Select the data center to which the export storage domain is to be attached.
  2. The Details pane displays. Select the Storage tab.
    Attaching an Export Domain
    Figure 3.1. Attaching an Export Domain

  3. Click the Attach Export button to add the storage location where the images are stored.
  4. The Attach Export Domain dialog box displays, if there are export domains available.
    Attach Export Domain Dialog
    Figure 3.2. Attach Export Domain Dialog

  5. Select the export domain from the list.
  6. Click the OK button. The new export storage domain displays on the Storage tab of the Details pane, with a status of Locked, followed by Inactive.
    The Inactive Export Domain
    Figure 3.3. The Inactive Export Domain

  7. Select the new export storage domain on the Storage tab of the Details pane, and click the Activate button.
  8. The export domain will be activated in a few moments and display an Active status.
    Activated Export Domain
    Figure 3.4. Activated Export Domain