In Resource Orchestrator, cloning images can be created on the admin server, and deployed to multiple servers.
A cloning image is a backup of a system disk, which does not contain server-specific information (system node name, IP address, etc.).
When deploying a cloning image to the system disk of another server, Resource Orchestrator automatically changes server-specific information to that of the target server.
Using this function simplifies the installation procedure, as the work involved in the installation of OSs, drivers and patches, and the addition of servers can be reduced.
Software installation and configuration can be automated, as combination with BMC BladeLogic Server Automation enables continuous deployment and configuration of middleware.
Figure 5.9 Cloning Physical Servers
