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Create a Template for Amazon Machine Images

Administrators create one or more templates so that users can make reservations in the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).

To create a template for Amazon Machine Images

1. Log in to the Reservation Manager using the CA Server Automation administrator user credentials.

   The home page opens.

2. Click Administer Your Reservation Manager.

   The Administration page opens.

3. Click Manage your reservation templates.

   The Reservation Templates page opens.

4. Select Create from the Actions menu in the upper right corner.

   The Create Reservation Template wizard opens.

5. Follow the instructions in the wizard. The following pages are provided:

   Specify Name page

   Indicates a name and optional description.

   Specify System Image page

   Indicates the operating system to install on systems that are set up. Select an Amazon system image.

   Specify Requirements page

   Indicates the system requirements. Enter the number of virtual machines to create. (Optional) Select security groups, and select a different instance type (tier of service).

   Specify Actions page

   (Optional) Select actions to run before provisioning a system, or after provisioning is completed or expired.

   Specify Access Policy page

   Select or remove the organizational units whose members are granted access to the template.