SCVMM integration with Morpheus

[Ryan2025]

Hello experts,

We are now doing Morpheus integration with SCVMM and have some questions about below two parameter:

• WORKING PATH
• DISK PATH

The question is:

1. what are the purpose for those two path?
2. How to sizing the disk for those two path?
3. Is it recommend to use local path or cluster shared volume path?

Thank you.

[#2 · Accepted solution]

Working Path

• Purpose: The Working Path is a temporary location used by SCVMM during the creation, deployment, and maintenance of virtual machines (VMs) and services.
• Uses:
  • Temporary Storage: It temporarily stores files such as VM templates, ISO images, and other installation files.
  • Operations: It is used during various operations such as cloning VMs, applying patches, or converting virtual disks.
  • Cleanup: Files in the working path are typically cleaned up after the operation is completed to free up space.

Disk Path

• Purpose: The Disk Path is a more permanent storage location for the virtual hard disks (VHDs or VHDXs) associated with VMs managed by SCVMM.
• Uses:
  • Storage: It stores the actual virtual disks used by the VMs. This includes both the operating system disks and any data disks attached to the VMs.
  • Management: SCVMM uses this path to manage the storage of virtual disks, ensuring they are available when VMs are started, migrated, or otherwise manipulated.
  • Consistency: Ensures that the virtual disks are stored in a consistent and organized manner, making it easier to manage and back up VM storage.