Batch start (run) virts

[dave033]

Hi,

Currently I can use a virt runner step to start and stop all required virts as I need to.

My issue is that I wish to start a large number of virts, the composition of which change depending on my requirements at given time.

I would like to use a spreadsheet with a list of virts and have a script that loops through this and switches each virt on. This would allow me to quickly change the virt requirement and save quite some time.

I would like to ask if this is even possible and if so how could I go about getting this set up. I have tried but my limited knowlegde is hindering my success.

Many thanks

Dave.

[TanyaGorbunova · Accepted solution]

Hi Dave033,

You can use the Data-Driven feature for this. Do the following:

1. Add the DataSource test step and specify the path to the file that will contain the list of virts there.
2. Add the VirtRunner test step – in Virt name (title), specify the property that will get the data from your data source in the ${} format.
3. Add the DataSource Loop test step to finish the loop.

[dave033]

Thanks Tanya

After a bit of "trial and error" I have got this to work. 

Thank you for your assistance

Dave