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2.2 XML Layout
XML is the default mode for SCP Export.
The content between the Attribute nodes can be edited and applied via SCP Import. In the example below,
changing the VirtMacAddr from F4:02:70:B4:13:AB to F4:02:70:B4:13:DB will trigger a set operation on
NIC.Embedded.2-1-1 during an SCP Import.
<SystemConfigurationModel="PowerEdgeR740"ServiceTag= "G123456"TimeStamp="TueJul21
13:56:412020">
<ComponentFQDD="NIC.Embedded.2‐1‐1">
<AttributeName="VirtMacAddr">F4:02:70:B4:13:DB</Attribute>

Some attributes will be commented out by default in XML mode. The example below shows the VirtMacAddr
attribute surrounded by XML comments represented by the <!-- --> markup. Commented attributes will be
ignored during SCP Import. If a commented setting needs to be applied, then simply remove the comment
markup before calling SCP Import.
<!‐‐<AttributeName="VirtMacAddr">F4:02:70:B4:13:DB</Attribute>‐‐>
There are additional options available which simplify which attributes will be commented and uncommented
when generating the template. These modes will be covered in the Clone and Replace sections below.
2.3 JSON Layout
JSON is an optional format that can be requested when generating a template. The overall template structure
is like XML but there are some key differences. The most important of which is the layout of the individual
attributes.
{"Name":"IPMILan.1#Enable",
"Value":"Enabled",
"SetOnImport":"True",
"Comment":"ReadandWrite"},

In XML, sets are determined by whether or not an attribute was commented out. The JSON data format does
have a concept of comments. Attributes include a ‘Set On Import’ item, that when set to ‘True’ will apply the
setting during an SCP Import.
There’s also an informational item ‘Comment’ which will either be ‘Read and Write’ or ‘Read Only’.
2.4 Golden Template (One to Many)
Throughout this document the term ‘golden template’ is used frequently to describe a single template used to
apply a unified configuration across many servers. The SCP Export section below will go over many of the
details required for generating a template, but here are some general guidelines that should be followed.
2.4.1 Recommendations
1. Generate a template from a fully configured server.
a. Selective Export to include only desired components.
b. Clone or Replace is generally recommended.