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Importing template
The Import Template option allows you to import the components of an existing template, along with
their component configurations, into a template. For example, you can create a template that defines
specific cluster and virtual machine topology, and then import this template definition into another
template. After importing, you can modify the component properties of the imported components.
NOTE: Editing the imported template does not affect the original template that was imported and
vice versa.
To import a template, perform the following steps:
1. Click Templates.
2. On the Templates page, click Create Template, or in the right pane, click Edit to edit an existing
template.
3. On the Template Builder page, click Import Template.
4. In the Import Template dialog box, select a specific template from the Select a template drop-down
list, and click Import.
Export Template
To export template, perform the following tasks:.
1. From Templates page, select the template which you want to import.
2. Click Export button on right pane of Templates page.
3. Export Template to ZIP File window is displayed. The window contains:
• File Name
• Use Encryption Password from Backup Setting
File Name:
Enter template name in File Name field
Use Encryption Password from Backup Setting:
Select Use Encryption Password from Backup Setting if you have set encryption password in Backup
setting. Deselect Use Encryption Password from Backup Setting if you have not set encryption
password in Backup setting.
4. After you deselect the option two more fields are displayed:
• Set File Encryption Password
• Confirm Encryption Password
Set File Encryption Password:
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