Publishing a virtual server image to the IBM Cloud catalog
Onboarding virtual server images with Terraform is deprecated. After 29 March 2024, onboarding virtual server images with Terraform is no longer supported as a delivery method, which means that no new virtual server images with Terraform can be onboarded. Existing VSIs in the IBM Cloud catalog will be available to use, but to take advantage of version updates and ensure continued support, onboard virtual server images for Virtual Private Cloud directly. For more information, see Onboarding a virtual server image for VPC.
This tutorial walks you through how to publish a virtual server image with Terraform to IBM Cloud®. By completing this tutorial, you submit your publishing request, respond to any review feedback, and then publish the virtual server image to the IBM Cloud catalog.
This tutorial is one of four in a series that demonstrates how to onboard and publish a sample virtual server image with Terraform. As you complete the tutorial, adapt each step to fit your product's needs.
Before you begin
Submit your publishing request
The details of any third-party software must be reviewed by IBM Cloud before it can be published to the catalog. Complete the following steps to submit a request to publish your virtual server image:
- In the IBM Cloud console, click the Navigation Menu icon
> Partner Center > My products.
- Select your virtual server image.
- From the Onboarding checklist, click Request Approval.
- Select the version > I affirm that my company is authorized to use all materials.
- Click Request Approval.
At this point, your publishing request is reviewed by IBM Cloud to ensure the required details, such as the product name, catalog entry, product page, pricing model, and support experience are complete and accurate. When your request is approved, you receive an email notifying you that you can publish your product to the catalog.
If updates are required, you'll receive a separate email with details about the required updates. After you address all review feedback, you can submit another publishing request.
Publish the virtual server image
- Navigate to the Partner Center in the IBM Cloud console by clicking the link in the email that you received notifying you that your publishing request was approved.
- Click Publish to catalog.
Next steps
Verify that the virtual server image is officially live in the catalog for all users. Go to the catalog, select Type > Software, and search for the name of your virtual server image.