Zerto-Python-SDK-Hands-On-Labs/exercises/07_bulk_operations/README.md

Exercise 7: Bulk Operations

Overview

This final exercise covers bulk operations, focusing on managing multiple VMs efficiently. You'll learn how to perform operations on multiple VMs simultaneously.

Objectives

• Perform bulk IP modifications
• Manage multiple VMs
• Handle bulk operations efficiently
• Monitor bulk task progress

Time

5 minutes

Prerequisites

• Completed Exercise 6
• Working VPGs with multiple VMs
• Access to VM management

Exercise Steps

1. Prepare VM list
2. Configure bulk operations
3. Execute bulk IP changes
4. Monitor operation progress
5. Verify changes

Working Directory

The working directory contains:

• bulk_ip.py - Template to complete
• vm_list.csv - Sample VM list

Solution

The solution directory contains:

• bulk_ip.py - Complete working example
• vm_list.csv - Example VM list

Key Concepts

• Bulk operations
• IP management
• Task monitoring
• Error handling

Common Issues

• Invalid IP configurations
• Operation timeouts
• Partial failures
• Resource constraints

Lab Completion

Congratulations! You have completed all exercises in the Zerto Python SDK Hands-On Lab. You should now have a good understanding of:

• Zerto API basics
• Authentication and connection
• Site and resource management
• VPG operations
• Testing and bulk operations

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