Add a Custom Template

Upload UTF-8 encoded custom bare metal template files for complex unattended deployment scenarios.

• Custom template file size must not exceed 50 KB.
• Custom template files must strictly follow syntax rules for their template type. For more information, see Template Syntax Rules.

1. In the navigation pane, choose Inventory > Bare Metal Management.

2. Select the root node.

3. On the root node details page, click Customized Configuration.

4. On the Customized Configuration tab, click Add Bare Metal Template.

5. On the Add Bare Metal Template dialog, set the following parameters:

   • Name: Set a name for the bare metal template.

   • Description: Optional. Enter a description.

   • Operating System: Select the operating system for unattended deployment.

     Supports both custom platform OS and mainstream Linux distributions, including RHEL/CentOS series, Debian/Ubuntu series, and SUSE/openSUSE series.

   • Template Type: Select template type matching the OS.

     • Custom platform-optimized OS: Select kickstart.
     • RHEL/CentOS series: Select kickstart.
     • Debian/Ubuntu series: Select preseed.
     • Ubuntu Live: Select autoinstall.
     • SUSE/openSUSE series: Select autoyast.

   • Template Import: Upload an UTF-8 encoded custom template file.

     Custom bare metal templates must strictly follow the syntax rules of the corresponding selected template type.

6. Review the configuration and click OK.