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Editing a Template

To change the template virtual machine:

1. Deploy the template.

2. Edit the resulting virtual machine.

3. Create a new template from the edited virtual machine.

To change the name and description of a template:

1. From the VirtualCenter client, display the templates panel.

Click the Templates option in the navigation bar.

The information panel displays current templates and the template toolbar.

2. Select the appropriate template.

3. Select the Properties option to display the Template Properties dialog box.

Choose from either Edit > Properties or right-click Properties.

Enter a useful name and a brief description of the template. The description can include the operating system, applications, versions, and intended uses for the template. The name can be up to 80 characters long, and contains alphanumeric characters and the underscore (_) and hyphen (-) characters. The name should also be unique across all templates.

Modify the template name or the template description. Edit the text as needed. Click OK.

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