Users Guide

• The configuration file is from a device that meets the requirements specified in Device Requirements
for Deployment and Compliance Tasks.
To create a device configuration template from a device configuration file:
1. Perform one of the following:
• Click Deployment → Deployment Portal.
• Click Manage → Configuration.
2. Perform one of the following:
• In the Common Tasks pane, click Create Template.
• In the Templates pane, right-click Server Template or Chassis Template, and then click Create
Template.
• In the Common Tasks pane, click either Getting Started for Deployment or Getting Started for
Compliance → Create Template.
The Create Template Wizard is displayed.
NOTE: If the deployment file share settings are not configured, a message stating that One or
more settings require configuring for this action is displayed. If you click OK,
the File Share Settings window is displayed. After you configure the file share settings, the
Create Template Wizard is displayed.
3. In the Name field, type a name for the template.
4. Click Create from File.
5. Click Browse.
6. Navigate and select the configuration file, and click Open.
7. Click Finish.
The configuration template that is created is displayed in the Templates pane.
Related References
Device Requirements for Deployment and Compliance Tasks
Related Tasks
Create Template Wizard
Creating a Device Configuration Template From a Reference Device
You can create a device configuration template from a server or chassis you have discovered.
Before you create a configuration template from a reference device, ensure that:
• The deployment file share is configured. For more information, see Configuring the Deployment File
Share.
• You are creating a device configuration template from a device that meets the requirements specified
in Device Requirements for Deployment and Compliance Tasks.
To create a device configuration template from a reference device:
1. Perform one of the following:
• Click Deployment → Deployment Portal.
• Click Manage → Configuration.
2. Perform one of the following:
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