cfme.utils.generators module

cfme.utils.generators.random_vm_name(context=None, max_length=15)[source]

Generates a valid VM name that should be valid for any provider we use.

Constraints:
  • Maximum string length 15 characters (by default)
  • Only [a-z0-9-]
Parameters:context – If you want to provide some custom string after test- instead of vm. It is recommended to use a maximum of 5 characters with the default 15 character limit. Longer strings will be truncated
Returns:A valid randomized VM name.