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Create a blueprint for cloning by using the template and customization specification provided to you
by your fabric administrator. See IaaS Configuration for Virtual Platforms.
Note A fabric administrator can create a build profile by using the property set
BMCSoftWareProperties. This makes it easier for tenant administrators and business group
managers to correctly include this information in their blueprints.
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For a list of all required and common BMC BladeLogic custom properties, see Custom Properties for
BMC BladeLogic Configuration Manager Integration.
Procedure
1 Select Design > Blueprints.
2 Locate the clone blueprint that you want to integrate with BMC BladeLogic.
3 In the Actions column, click the down arrow and click Edit.
4 Click the Properties tab.
5 (Optional) Select one or more property groups.
Property groups contain multiple custom properties.
6 (Optional) Add any custom properties to your machine component.
a Click New Property.
b Enter the custom property in the Name text box.
c (Optional) Select the Encrypted check box to encrypt the custom property in the database.
d Enter the value of the custom property in the Value text box.
e (Optional) Select the Prompt user check box to require the user to provide a value when they
request a machine.
If you choose to prompt users for a value, any value you provide for the custom property is
presented to them as the default. If you do not provide a default, users cannot continue with the
machine request until they provide a value for the custom property.
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Click the Save icon ( ).
7 Click OK.
Your blueprint is saved.
What to do next
Publish your blueprint to make it available as a catalog item. See Chapter 7 Publish a Blueprint.
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