# Modifying an Image

#### Scenarios

You can modify the following attributes of a private image:

- Name
- Description
- Minimum Memory
- Maximum Memory
- NIC Multi-Queue

  NIC multi-queue enables multiple CPUs to process NIC interruptions for load balancing. For details, see How Do I Enable NIC Multi-Queue for an Image?

#### Constraints

- You can only modify a private image in the Normal state.
- For a data disk image, you can only change its name and description.

#### Procedure

Use any of the following methods to modify an image:

Method 1:

1. Access the IMS console.
   1. Log in to the management console.
   2. Under Compute, click Image Management Service.

      The IMS console is displayed.

2. Click the Private Images tab to display the image list.
3. Locate the row that contains the image and click Modify in the Operation column.
4. In the Modify Image dialog box, modify the image.

Method 2:

1. Access the IMS console.
   1. Log in to the management console.
   2. Under Compute, click Image Management Service.

      The IMS console is displayed.

2. Click the Private Images tab to display the image list.
3. On the image list, click the name of the target image.
4. On the image details page, click Modify in the upper right corner. In the Modify Image dialog box, modify image attributes.

Parent topic: Managing Private Images