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Template Management

Template management allows you to import, sync, and manage virtual machine templates for rapid deployment.

Template List​

The template list displays all available templates:

  • Template Name: Identifier of the template
  • Source: Template source (backup/upload)
  • Size: Template file size
  • Status: Sync status
  • Location: Template storage location

Template Operations​

Import Template from Backup​

  1. Select backup file containing template
  2. Select target storage
  3. Configure template parameters
  4. Execute import

Template Synchronization​

Supports cross-node template synchronization:

  1. Select source template
  2. Select target nodes
  3. Select sync mode (full/incremental)
  4. Execute synchronization

Template Instance Management​

You can view and manage virtual machine instances created from templates:

  • Instance list
  • Instance status
  • Instance configuration
  • Instance operations

Template Types​

System Templates​

Pre-configured operating system templates:

  • Contains base operating system
  • Common software installed
  • Basic settings configured

Application Templates​

Templates containing specific applications:

  • Web server templates
  • Database templates
  • Development environment templates

Best Practices​

  1. Template Standardization: Create standardized templates to ensure consistency
  2. Regular Updates: Regularly update templates with latest security patches
  3. Version Management: Maintain version numbers for templates for easy management
  4. Storage Optimization: Store templates in shared storage to improve access efficiency