4.6. Create a Virtual Machine Template

You already know how to make templates in the administration portal, now you can learn to create templates in the power user portal. As before, if you create a public template, it can be accessed by all users authorized to access the data center on which the template resides. Alternatively, marking it private will make the template available only to you.

To make a template from a virtual machine

  1. On the Virtual Machines tab, select the virtual machine you wish to use as a basis to create a template. Ensure that it is powered down, then click Make Template.
    Make Template

    Figure 4.7. Make Template


  2. The New Template dialog displays.
    Create New Template

    Figure 4.8. Create New Template


    Enter information in the following fields:
    • Name: Name of the new template.
    • Description: Description of the new template.
    • Host Cluster: The host cluster for the virtual machines using this template.
    • Storage Domain: The storage domain for the virtual machines using the template.
    • Allow all users to access this template: Ticking this check box allows the template to be accessed by all users. For this lab, leave this check box unmarked.
  3. Click OK. The virtual machine will be locked while the template is being created. Once created, select the Templates tab in the navigation pane. The newly created template displays in the results list.