The VM Management service module enables actions to be taken on virtual machines based on the state of its associated service. 

In order to begin billing for this service, you need to configure Ubersmith. Once all the necessary pieces have been configured, any current or new service based on the service plan will be ready. The configuration steps are as follows:

1. Create a generic VM management billing service plan.
2. Configure the Virtual Machine device module.
3. Configure a virtual machine host device.
4. Add the VM Management service module to your service plan.
5. Configure the service module (below).
6. Create a VM management billing service.
7. Configure the service plan with the service module fields.
8. Associate your virtual machine host device to your service.

Configuring the Service Module

1. In the On Service Suspension field, select either Disable VM or Do Nothing.
2. In the On Service Unsuspension field, select either Enable VM or Do Nothing.
3. In the On Service Cancellation field, select either Disable VM, Destroy VM or Do Nothing.
4. In the On Service Reactivation field, select either Enable VM or Do Nothing.
5. In the On Service End field, select either Disable VM, Destroy VM or Do Nothing.
6. In the On Service Deactivation field, select either Disable VM, Destroy VM or Do Nothing.
   

Related Topics 

Managing Service Plans

Associating a Device with a Client and a Service