The feature implemented under Epic MTV-2015 provides a method for users to ingest VM disk images from various URL-based sources, with this specific task focusing on supporting Google Drive URLs. This allows administrators who stage their disk images (e.g., QCOW2, VMDK) in Google Drive to bypass local downloads and direct-transfer the data into the target container host environment.

Technical Writer Scope

As the parent task, this ticket encapsulates the overall documentation effort for the Google Drive import functionality (including the sub-task MTV-3377). Key areas for the technical writer include:

1. New Workflow Integration: Documenting the new import method in the Import VM/Disk Image procedural guide.
2. Prerequisites for Public Cloud Storage: Defining the required public sharing permissions and URL format for Google Drive links to ensure the MTV component can successfully access the remote file.
3. Error Handling: Documenting how to troubleshoot common issues related to incorrect sharing permissions or malformed URLs.

This content needs to be integrated into the Import Procedures chapter of the guide.

JTBD Statement:

"When I have a Virtual Machine disk image file stored in a public cloud service like Google Drive, I want to provide the direct URL to the Migration Toolkit for Virtualization so that I can import the disk directly into the target environment without needing to download, stage, or upload the file manually, thereby saving significant time and reducing complexity in my migration workflow."

Documentation Task

The documentation task supports this job by addressing the primary sub-job:

"When I use the Google Drive import feature, I need clear documentation on the file sharing and URL format prerequisites so that I can ensure the link is accessible and consumable by MTV and avoid troubleshooting failed data transfer attempts."