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WalkthroughAdds a new documentation guide explaining how to migrate VMware virtual machines to Alauda Container Platform virtualization using the Forklift Operator. Covers prerequisites, terminology, a 10-step migration workflow, CLI examples, YAML manifests for Provider/NetworkMap/StorageMap/Plan/Migration, and post-migration PVC labeling. (50 words) Changes
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In @docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md:
- Around line 118-124: The fenced code block currently uses the unsupported
language identifier "Dockerfile" which breaks the MDX bundle; change the block
opening from ```Dockerfile to a supported identifier such as ```docker or to
plain text with ```text (or remove highlighting entirely) so the snippet
containing FROM registry.access.redhat.com/ubi8/ubi-minimal ... ENTRYPOINT
["cp", "-r", "/vmware-vix-disklib-distrib", "/opt"] renders and the pipeline
stops failing.
- Line 258: The populatorLabels annotation value is incorrectly capitalized;
update the populatorLabels annotation (populatorLabels) to use the lowercase
string "true" instead of "True" so it matches Kubernetes / Forklift expectations
and other boolean-like annotations.
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docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md (2)
303-303: Add an example for setting the cutover timestamp.The note mentions that warm migration requires setting a
cutovertimestamp in the Migration resource to finalize the transfer, but the document doesn't provide an example of how to do this. Users will need guidance on the exact field and format.📝 Suggested addition: Cutover example
Consider adding an example after line 303 showing how to set the cutover:
To trigger the final cutover for warm migration, update the Migration resource: ```bash kubectl patch migration example-migration -n konveyor-forklift --type=merge -p ' spec: cutover: "'$(date -u +"%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%SZ")'" 'Or set a specific future time:
kubectl patch migration example-migration -n konveyor-forklift --type=merge -p ' spec: cutover: "2026-01-15T10:00:00Z" '</details> --- `310-310`: **Provide instructions for finding the PVC name.** The command uses a `<pvc-name>` placeholder, but the document doesn't explain how users can discover the PVC name(s) created by the migration. Add guidance on listing PVCs to identify the migrated volumes. <details> <summary>📝 Suggested addition: Finding PVC names</summary> Consider adding instructions before line 310: ```text First, list the PVCs created in the target namespace to identify the volume(s): ```bash kubectl get pvc -n $TARGET_NSThe PVCs created by Forklift will typically follow a naming pattern. Once identified, set the PVC name and apply the labels:
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In @docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md:
- Around line 47-58: The "Migration Procedure" overview lists 7 high-level steps
but the detailed procedure contains 10 numbered sections; update the overview
under the "Migration Procedure" header to list all 10 actual steps (or
alternatively collapse/detail the procedure so it matches 7 steps), ensuring the
step labels in the overview exactly match the corresponding section titles and
order in the body so readers aren’t confused by the mismatch.
- Around line 108-130: Add a language identifier to the Containerfile code block
so syntax highlighting and accessibility work correctly; change the opening
fence for the block that starts with "FROM
registry.access.redhat.com/ubi8/ubi-minimal" and ends with 'ENTRYPOINT ["cp",
"-r", "/vmware-vix-disklib-distrib", "/opt"]' from ``` to ```dockerfile (or
```containerfile) so the Dockerfile/Containerfile directives (FROM, USER, COPY,
RUN, ENTRYPOINT) are highlighted.
- Around line 131-172: Update the secret creation example for the vmware secret
(resource name "vmware") to show the secure alternative: set
--from-literal=insecureSkipVerify=false and demonstrate supplying a CA with
--from-file=cacert=/path/to/vmware-ca.crt (instead of only showing
insecureSkipVerify=true), and add a brief note about certificate validation
explaining that insecureSkipVerify=true is for non-production/testing only while
cacert provides secure TLS validation; keep the Provider spec unchanged.
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242-284: Consider adding a note about warm migration immediately after the field.The
warm: truesetting on line 277 is important but its implications are only explained in the next section (line 303). Consider adding a brief inline note or callout after line 277 to alert users that warm migration requires a cutover step.💡 Optional improvement
Add a note after line 277:
spec: ... warm: true # Note: Warm migration performs incremental syncs. You must set the cutover # timestamp in the Migration resource to finalize the transfer (see Step 9). vms:
305-316: Consider explaining the purpose of the PVC labels.While the labeling commands are clear, adding a brief explanation of why these specific labels are required would help users understand their purpose and importance.
💡 Optional improvement
Add an explanation before the code block:
After migration, label the PVCs to ensure they are correctly associated with the VM in the ACP UI and managed properly: - `vm.cpaas.io/used-by`: Associates the PVC with the VM, making the disk visible in the VM details page - `vm.cpaas.io/reclaim-policy`: Controls the PVC lifecycle when the VM is deleted
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1-9: LGTM! Metadata is well-structured.The front matter correctly identifies the document type, target product, and version compatibility.
10-36: LGTM! Clear overview and comprehensive prerequisites.The overview effectively introduces the migration tool and scope, and the prerequisites provide necessary preparation steps for both ACP and VMware environments.
37-46: LGTM! Well-defined terminology section.The key concepts are clearly explained and will help users understand the migration workflow.
59-77: LGTM! Clear instructions for uploading the operator.The violet CLI commands and environment variable setup are well-documented.
79-84: LGTM! Straightforward deployment instructions.The UI navigation steps are clear and concise.
85-107: LGTM! Good verification step included.The section clearly explains how to create the ForkliftController and verify the deployment with expected pod names.
173-206: LGTM! Practical guidance for network mapping.The instructions for finding the VMware Network ID from the browser URL are particularly helpful, and the NetworkMap configuration is clear.
207-241: LGTM! Clear storage mapping instructions.The step-by-step guide for finding the Datastore UUID and creating the StorageMap is well-documented.
285-304: LGTM! Migration trigger is clearly documented.The note about warm migration cutover timing is important and well-placed.
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In @docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md:
- Line 118: The Containerfile code block in the documentation is missing a
language identifier; update the fenced code block that contains "FROM
registry.access.redhat.com/ubi8/ubi-minimal" and the ENTRYPOINT line to start
with ```dockerfile (or ```containerfile) instead of just ``` so the snippet
gains proper syntax highlighting.
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docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md (2)
68-68: Clarify how users should determine the correct version.The artifact URL uses a
<version>placeholder. Consider adding guidance on which version users should select or where they can find the available versions (e.g., from the Alauda cloud download page or release notes).📝 Suggested addition
Add a note before or after this line, such as:
Replace `<version>` with the latest Forklift Operator version available from Alauda cloud (e.g., `v2.9.0-alauda.3`).
141-146: Consider adding a security note forinsecureSkipVerify=true.The
insecureSkipVerify=truesetting is correct and necessary for enterprise environments that commonly use self-signed certificates for internal VMware infrastructure (vCenter/ESXi). However, consider adding a brief note about the security trade-offs to help users understand the implications.Based on learnings, this setting is appropriate for controlled, internal environments.
📝 Suggested addition
Add a note after line 146 or in the surrounding text:
> **Note**: The `insecureSkipVerify=true` setting is typically required for enterprise VMware environments using self-signed certificates. This setting should only be used in trusted, internal networks where certificate validation can be safely bypassed.
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Repo: alauda/knowledge PR: 104
File: docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md:131-172
Timestamp: 2026-01-13T11:25:34.596Z
Learning: For Alauda Container Platform VMware migration documentation using Forklift Operator, the VMware provider configuration should use `insecureSkipVerify=true` in the secret because enterprise environments commonly use self-signed certificates for internal VMware infrastructure (vCenter/ESXi), making this option necessary rather than optional.
📚 Learning: 2026-01-13T11:25:34.596Z
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File: docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md:131-172
Timestamp: 2026-01-13T11:25:34.596Z
Learning: In VMware migration documentation (docs/en/solutions), when describing the Forklift Operator workflow for VMware, specify that the VMware provider secret should set insecureSkipVerify=true to accommodate self-signed certificates commonly used in enterprise vCenter/ESXi environments. Include a note on the security trade-offs and ensure readers understand this is for internal, controlled environments.
Applied to files:
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📚 Learning: 2025-09-23T02:29:55.305Z
Learnt from: davidwtf
Repo: alauda/knowledge PR: 60
File: docs/en/solutions/How_to_Use_Pipeline_to_Train_AI_Models.md:565-583
Timestamp: 2025-09-23T02:29:55.305Z
Learning: In enterprise environments using Alauda DevOps pipelines for AI model training, self-signed certificates are commonly used for internal Git repositories, requiring the `-c http.sslVerify=false` option to be supported rather than completely removed.
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20-24: Clarify the version requirements with Alauda documentation or the PR author.The specified versions (Forklift
v2.9.0-alauda.3, ACP>= 4.2.0, and ESXi>= 6.7.0) could not be verified through public release channels. ACP v4.2.0 does not appear in publicly available release documentation (only v4.0 and v4.1 are documented), and the Alauda-branded Forklift version also lacks public release notes. These may be internal or partner-specific versions. Confirm with the Alauda team that these version numbers are current and accurately reflect the supported versions for this migration workflow.
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In @docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md:
- Around line 47-57: The "Migration Procedure" overview lists 7 steps but the
detailed procedure has 10 numbered sections; update the overview to align with
the details by either expanding the top list to enumerate all 10 detailed steps
(matching each detailed section heading), or remove numeric bullets in the
detailed sections and use descriptive headings so the seven logical groupings at
the top remain correct; ensure references to the "Migration Procedure" heading
and each detailed section heading or number are consistent after the change.
- Around line 113-119: The fenced Containerfile block lacks a language
identifier, so update the opening backticks for the block that contains FROM
registry.access.redhat.com/ubi8/ubi-minimal, USER 1001, COPY
vmware-vix-disklib-distrib, RUN mkdir -p /opt and ENTRYPOINT ["cp", "-r",
"/vmware-vix-disklib-distrib", "/opt"] to include the dockerfile language tag
(e.g., change ``` to ```dockerfile) so the Containerfile is syntax-highlighted
correctly.
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docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md (3)
129-129: Consider relocating the sdkEndpoint explanation.The explanation of
sdkEndpointoptions appears between the section introduction and the code block, which interrupts the flow. Consider moving this information to:
- A note or callout after the code block, or
- The Terminology section (lines 37-45), or
- An inline comment within the script itself
131-143: Add explanatory note forinsecureSkipVerify=true.The secret configuration includes
insecureSkipVerify=truewithout explanation. Based on learnings, this is necessary for enterprise environments that commonly use self-signed certificates for internal VMware infrastructure (vCenter/ESXi).Consider adding a note after the secret creation command explaining:
- Why this setting is typically required (self-signed certificates in enterprise environments)
- That this is appropriate for internal, controlled environments
- The security trade-offs involved
Based on learnings, enterprise environments commonly use self-signed certificates for VMware infrastructure, making this option necessary rather than optional.
300-300: Consider expanding warm migration documentation.The note mentions warm migration behavior but doesn't explain what warm migration is or how to set the
cutovertimestamp. Consider adding:
- A brief explanation of warm vs. cold migration (perhaps in the Terminology section)
- An example showing how to set the cutover timestamp in the Migration resource
- Guidance on when to trigger cutover
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Repo: alauda/knowledge PR: 104
File: docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md:131-172
Timestamp: 2026-01-13T11:25:34.596Z
Learning: For Alauda Container Platform VMware migration documentation using Forklift Operator, the VMware provider configuration should use `insecureSkipVerify=true` in the secret because enterprise environments commonly use self-signed certificates for internal VMware infrastructure (vCenter/ESXi), making this option necessary rather than optional.
📚 Learning: 2026-01-13T11:25:34.596Z
Learnt from: jing2uo
Repo: alauda/knowledge PR: 104
File: docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md:131-172
Timestamp: 2026-01-13T11:25:34.596Z
Learning: In VMware migration documentation (docs/en/solutions), when describing the Forklift Operator workflow for VMware, specify that the VMware provider secret should set insecureSkipVerify=true to accommodate self-signed certificates commonly used in enterprise vCenter/ESXi environments. Include a note on the security trade-offs and ensure readers understand this is for internal, controlled environments.
Applied to files:
docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md
📚 Learning: 2025-09-23T02:29:55.305Z
Learnt from: davidwtf
Repo: alauda/knowledge PR: 60
File: docs/en/solutions/How_to_Use_Pipeline_to_Train_AI_Models.md:565-583
Timestamp: 2025-09-23T02:29:55.305Z
Learning: In enterprise environments using Alauda DevOps pipelines for AI model training, self-signed certificates are commonly used for internal Git repositories, requiring the `-c http.sslVerify=false` option to be supported rather than completely removed.
Applied to files:
docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md
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254-274: LGTM: Correct handling of annotation and spec boolean values.The YAML correctly uses:
- Quoted
"True"for the annotation value (line 255) - annotations are always strings in Kubernetes- Unquoted
truefor spec fields (lines 272-274) - these are proper boolean typesThis is the correct pattern for Kubernetes resources.
302-313: LGTM: Clear post-migration configuration.The PVC labeling steps are well-documented with clear purpose and expected outcome. The labels
vm.cpaas.io/used-byandvm.cpaas.io/reclaim-policyappropriately associate the storage with the VM in the ACP platform.
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| 1. Upload and deploy the operator | ||
| 2. Deploy the Forklift Controller | ||
| 3. Prepare the VDDK Init Image | ||
| 4. Add the VMware Provider | ||
| 5. Create Network and Storage Maps | ||
| 6. Execute the Migration Plan | ||
| 7. Post-Migration Configuration |
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Align procedure overview with actual section numbering.
The overview lists 7 high-level steps, but the actual procedure contains 10 numbered sections. This mismatch may confuse readers who expect the numbering to correspond directly.
Consider either:
- Updating the overview to list all 10 steps individually, or
- Removing numbers from the actual sections and using descriptive headings only, or
- Adding a note clarifying that the 7 steps are logical groupings of the 10 detailed sections below
🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In @docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md around lines
47 - 57, The "Migration Procedure" overview lists 7 steps but the detailed
procedure has 10 numbered sections; update the overview to align with the
details by either expanding the top list to enumerate all 10 detailed steps
(matching each detailed section heading), or remove numeric bullets in the
detailed sections and use descriptive headings so the seven logical groupings at
the top remain correct; ensure references to the "Migration Procedure" heading
and each detailed section heading or number are consistent after the change.
| ``` | ||
| FROM registry.access.redhat.com/ubi8/ubi-minimal | ||
| USER 1001 | ||
| COPY vmware-vix-disklib-distrib /vmware-vix-disklib-distrib | ||
| RUN mkdir -p /opt | ||
| ENTRYPOINT ["cp", "-r", "/vmware-vix-disklib-distrib", "/opt"] | ||
| ``` |
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Add language identifier to fenced code block.
The Containerfile code block is missing a language identifier, which prevents proper syntax highlighting.
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- ```
+ ```dockerfile
FROM registry.access.redhat.com/ubi8/ubi-minimal
USER 1001
COPY vmware-vix-disklib-distrib /vmware-vix-disklib-distrib
RUN mkdir -p /opt
ENTRYPOINT ["cp", "-r", "/vmware-vix-disklib-distrib", "/opt"]
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| ``` | |
| FROM registry.access.redhat.com/ubi8/ubi-minimal | |
| USER 1001 | |
| COPY vmware-vix-disklib-distrib /vmware-vix-disklib-distrib | |
| RUN mkdir -p /opt | |
| ENTRYPOINT ["cp", "-r", "/vmware-vix-disklib-distrib", "/opt"] | |
| ``` |
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🤖 Prompt for AI Agents
In @docs/en/solutions/How_to_Migrate_VirtualMachine_From_VMware.md around lines
113 - 119, The fenced Containerfile block lacks a language identifier, so update
the opening backticks for the block that contains FROM
registry.access.redhat.com/ubi8/ubi-minimal, USER 1001, COPY
vmware-vix-disklib-distrib, RUN mkdir -p /opt and ENTRYPOINT ["cp", "-r",
"/vmware-vix-disklib-distrib", "/opt"] to include the dockerfile language tag
(e.g., change ``` to ```dockerfile) so the Containerfile is syntax-highlighted
correctly.
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