Modifying virtual system templates

You can modify a virtual system template and use it to create a virtual system pattern. The template can be saved in the catalog.

1. Click Catalog > Virtual System Templates.
2. Select a virtual system template.
   The template details are displayed to the right.
3. Click the Edit in the Actions column to modify the template.
   The template opens in Pattern Builder.
4. Edit the template as needed.

   If the template was created before version 2.1.2.0 or promoted from a classic virtual system template, you can add a parent_type attribute to the application model for each software component and script package. The parent type is used to find matching components if a particular version that is used in the pattern or template is not found in the Installation Manager repository or Storehouse (the prompt that is described in the note in Step 3). In this scenario, the user is prompted to select a different version of the asset when they open the pattern. This attribute is added automatically to templates that were created in version 2.1.2.0 and later.

   If the parent type is not specific, such as image or script, matches are not found. The parent type must be specific so that the system can find matches when needed. You can view this attribute by changing to the Source tab in the Pattern Builder. For example, this parent_type attribute is specific and helps the system find matches:

   {
       "attributes": {
          "ACTION": "Show Client Status"
         },
       "id": "my test",
       "type": "script:my test 2:1.0.0.1",
       "parent_type": "script:my test"
   }

   This parent_type attribute is not specific and does not help the system find matches:

   {
       "attributes": {
          "ACTION": "Show Client Status"
         },
       "id": "my test",
       "type": "script:my test 2:1.0.0.1",
       "parent_type": "script"
   }

   If needed, you can add or modify the parent_type attribute from the Source tab. Click Edit (the pencil icon) to put the application model into edit mode. Make your changes, and then click Done Editing (the pencil icon) to save your changes.

5. Click Save.