Verify all info is correct before proceeding. Select the Master Templates folder, click Next to continueĬlick the cluster named BCN to select the compute resourceīe sure that the Compute resource is compatible, then click Next to continue. Next, we can add the Virtual Machine Name. Let's begin by clicking Check Out VM From This Template We check out a template so we can make changes to the virtual machine or the operating system.Click the X to close the window. Click the Information icon (i) to read more.Ī quick explanation of template versioning is displayed. We can easily see the time and date that the template was created as well as the user who did so. We will begin by clicking on the Versioning tab at the top of the screen.įrom here you will notice the new versioning screen for VM Templates. Templates that are stored outside of a Content Library can still be used in vSphere 7.0, but template management features like Check-In/Check-Out operations and versioning will not be available for those templates.
Template versioning is only available when the VM Template (VMTX) is stored within a Content Library. This product walkthrough will guide you through the process of checking out a VM template in Content library to quickly make changes and keep track of template versionsĬhecking out a template allows for rapid updating, template versioning, the ability to revert to a previous template version, as well as delete any unwanted template versions. Welcome to the vSphere 7.0 Product Walkthrough for VM Template Management.