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| ====== Machine Image ====== | ====== Machine Image ====== |
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| [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:start|Go up to Terms and Definitions]] | [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:start|Go up to Terms and Definitions]] |
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| ===== Discussion ===== | ===== Discussion ===== |
| ===== Definition ===== | ===== Definition ===== |
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| //[[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:i:image|image]] that packages the software, configuration, files, metadata, and other content required to instantiate a [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:virtual_machine|Virtual Machine]]// | //[[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:i:image|image]] that packages the software, configuration, files, metadata, and other content required to instantiate a [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:v:virtual_machine|Virtual Machine]]// |
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| ===== Source ===== | ===== Source ===== |
| ===== Note ===== | ===== Note ===== |
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| A Machine Image differs from an [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:i:image_baseline|Image Baseline]]. The Image Baseline defines the controlled inputs and process used to produce the image, while the Machine Image is the resulting deployable artifact. | A Machine Image differs from an [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:i:image_baseline|Image Baseline]]. The Image Baseline defines the controlled inputs and process used to produce the image, while the Machine Image is the resulting deployable artifact. |
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| A Machine Image may require provider-specific conversion or registration before deployment to a particular platform. | A Machine Image may require provider-specific conversion or registration before deployment to a particular platform. |
| ===== Example ===== | ===== Example ===== |
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| Crucible builds a [[private:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:r:rhel]] 9 Machine Image containing an installed operating system, configured filesystems, required packages, security settings, and compliance remediation. A Provider Plugin uploads and registers the image for use by a cloud deployment. | Crucible builds a [[public:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:r:rhel]] 9 Machine Image containing an installed operating system, configured filesystems, required packages, security settings, and compliance remediation. A Provider Plugin uploads and registers the image for use by a cloud deployment. |
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