Creating virtual application templates

You can create a virtual application template that is used to create a virtual application.

Before you begin

The template can be saved in the catalog and used as a starting point to create virtual application patterns.

You must be assigned the Create new catalog content role or the Workload resources administration role with full permissions to complete this task.

Procedure

  1. Click Catalog > Virtual Application Templates. If you are on 2.3.3.3, click Pattern development > Templates > Virtual Application Templates.
  2. Click Create New.
  3. To create your virtual application template:
    1. Select a pattern type from the menu.
    2. Select a virtual application template and click Start Building.
      You created a new virtual application template associated with a pattern type. The Pattern Builder opens in a new window where you can add components and policies.
  4. In the pattern properties pane, specify the following information:
    Name
    The name of the virtual application pattern.
    Description
    The description of the virtual application pattern. This field is optional.
    Type
    Leave Pattern Template selected to create a virtual application template.
    Lock option for plug-in usage
    Specify how this virtual application pattern is affected by upgrades to the pattern type or to IBM® Foundation Pattern.
    Unlock plug-ins
    If the pattern type is upgraded, use the latest versions of pattern type plug-ins. If IBM Foundation Pattern is upgraded, use the latest version.
    Lock all plug-ins except Foundation plug-ins
    If the pattern type is upgraded, do not change the version of the plug-ins that are associated with this virtual application pattern. If IBM Foundation Pattern is upgraded, use the latest version.
    Lock all plug-ins
    Do not change the version of plug-ins or the version of the IBM Foundation Pattern associated with this virtual application pattern when an upgrade occurs.
    Note: If you select Lock all plug-ins except Foundation plug-ins or Lock all plug-ins, you can view a list of which plug-ins are locked. Click the Source tab in Pattern Builder. The application model source is displayed. Search for the element plugins to view the list.
  5. Design your virtual application template with the components, links, and policies that you want to include.
  6. Click Save to save your changes.