9.2.6. Importing Templates

9.2.6.1. Importing a Template into a Data Center

Prerequisites:
Summary
Import templates from a newly attached export domain.

Procedure 9.5. Importing a Template into a Data Center

  1. Use the resource tabs, tree mode, or the search function to find and select the newly attached export domain in the results list.
  2. Select the Template Import tab of the details pane to display the templates that migrated across with the export domain.
  3. Select a template and click Restore to open the Import Template(s) window.
    Import Templates

    Figure 9.3. Import Templates


  4. Select the templates to import.
  5. Use the drop-down menus to select the Destination Cluster and Storage domain. Alter the Suffix if applicable.
    Alternatively, clear the Clone All Templates check box.
  6. Click OK to import templates and open a notification window. Click Close to close the notification window.
    Imported Template

    Figure 9.4. Imported Template


Result
The template is imported into the destination data center. This can take up to an hour, depending on your storage hardware. You can view the import progress in the Events tab.
Once the importing process is complete, the templates will be visible in the Templates resource tab. The templates can create new virtual machines, or run existing imported virtual machines based on that template.