This section shows created builders. Builders are responsible for creating machines and generating images for various platforms.
Builders define the region and configuration (CPU and RAM) of the VM that will be used to create the image.
Data table functions #
1. Select Column Function: Depending on the information needed, you can select the columns you want to be shown. The view of columns can always be changed.
2. Data Export: You can export the data from the spreadsheet either as CSV, XLS file or only by a specific selection.
3. Spreadsheet Columns Function: By clicking on the Arrow you can choose to show data either from latest to newest or vice versa. Moreover, by selecting the Funnel you can filter according to further criteria.
4. Clear Function: This button allows you to clear all filters that you have set before.
5. Search Function: Filter the entire data table for specific keywords.
Table view #
The Builder Configurations table view shows the following columns:
- Name of the builder you specify during creation
- Type of the builder. Currently, we support AWS, Azure Gallery and Azure Managed
- Description that is saved with the builder
- Connection that is used to create the image. The connection is configured in the settings area. Simply click on 1. the Action Menu as shown in the image below.
- Region where the image is created
- Instance type that is used to create the image
- Date when the builder was created as well as when it was Last Updated
Add builders #
Before you can configure an image, a builder must be available. The builder defines where the image will be created.
Click + to create a new builder for your account.
In the next step, you can choose the type of builder you want to use.
AWS #
The AWS Builder Configuration enables you to deploy images to AWS. Here you need to insert relevant information such as the Connection, Region or the Instance Type which are shown below. Declare a Name for the builder, for example, “Amazon, Account-Id, eu-central-1, M5” or “Amazon EBS Builder for West Europe”.
A description can be inserted, but is not mandatory. We recommend you use this field to add more information about the type of builder since it makes information flow more transparent.
Azure #
Shared Image Gallery #
The Azure Gallery Builder Configuration enables you to deploy images to Azure.
Choose relevant information: Connection that should be used for image creation, Region where the image has to be created, Instance Type. All other options, such as Resource Group Name, Target regions and Secure Boot Enabled are optional and you can configure them if needed. Also if you scroll down in this module, you’ll see that there is a Show advanced option button. By clicking on it, you’ll get more options to configure.
A description can be added, but it is not mandatory. Use this field to add more information about the type of builder to enhance the information exchange between you and your colleagues.
When you configure settings in Advanced options, select the back option to return to the first page, and click Save to create a builder.
Managed Gallery #
The Azure Managed Builder Configuration enables you to deploy images to Azure.
Choose relevant information: Connection that should be used for image creation, Region where the image has to be created, Instance Type. All other options, such as Resource Group Name, Target regions and Secure Boot Enabled are optional and you can configure them if needed. Also if you scroll down in this module, you’ll see that there is a Show advanced option button. By clicking on it, you’ll get more options to configure.
A description can be inserted, but is not mandatory. Use this field to add more information about the type of builder to enhance the information exchange between you and your colleagues.
When you configure settings in Advanced options, select the back option to return to the first page, and click Save to create a builder.
