The operating system instance on which you want to base the template
and the corresponding z/VM virtual server must be inactive while the template
is being created. If the z/VM virtual server is active, you can deactivate
it from this page.
Introduction
Attention: Be
sure not to deactivate a z/VM virtual server that is used in production and
that you give sufficient notice of the downtime to any users, if applicable.
Fields
- z/VM Virtual Server
- Name of the z/VM virtual server to be deactivated. You cannot edit this
field.
- Status
- Indication of the system status:

- A green upward-pointing triangle indicates that the z/VM virtual server
is active.

- A red downward-pointing triangle indicates that the z/VM virtual server
is inactive.

- A grey square with a question mark indicates that the status of the z/VM
virtual server is not known. You can click Deactivate to
attempt to deactivate it or to establish that it is already inactive.
- Deactivate
- Deactivates the z/VM virtual server if it is active.