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Create a Template for IBM PowerVM Logical Partitions

Administrators can create public templates that define commonly used system configurations. You can define public templates for new IBM PowerVM logical partitions.

To create a public template for end users of IBM PowerVM logical partitions

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. This page lists the public templates that users can select when reserving systems. From this page, you can create new public templates.

4. Select Create from the Actions menu.

   The Create Reservation Template wizard opens. Enter information about the following pages as instructed by the wizard.

   Specify Name page

   Specify a name and optional description. Select the operating system AIX.

   Specify System Image page

   Select the Network Installation Manager (NIM) resource group to use with the reservation.

   Specify Requirements page

   Click Create new Logical Partition and indicate how many to create. Select other values as needed, or use the defaults.

   Specify Software page

   Select the software to install as part of the reservation.

   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.