Creating a Virtual Template

Because an MPE or an MRA device can exist independently of one another, you can create both virtual and configuration templates in two locations in the CMP interface. Depending on your needs, the CMP interface enables you to create templates either in the MRA or the Policy Server section of the navigation pane.

Because virtual templates are based on configuration templates, modifying a configuration template associated with a virtual template automatically modifies the virtual template. After the template is created, the template has the functionality that is specific to that instance (that is, either MPE or MRA). After templates are created and associated, the templates can be viewed and managed from the System tab of the MPE or MRA device.
Note: You must create a configuration template before creating a virtual template because a virtual template references, and is dependent on, a configuration template.
Note: This procedure applies to both MPE and MRA devices.

Use this procedure if you have virtual template capability.

To create a virtual template:

  1. From the MRA or Policy Server section of the navigation pane, select Configuration Template.

    The content tree displays a list of All Templates including Virtual Templates and Configuration Templates.

  2. From the content tree, select Virtual Templates.

    The Virtual Template Administration page opens.

  3. Click Create Virtual Template.

    The New Virtual Template page opens.

  4. Enter the Name of the template.

    Note: This is an alphanumeric field that is limited to 255 characters. Single quotes, double quotes, spaces, commas, and backslash characters are not valid.

  5. Select a template from the Associated Configuration Template list.
  6. (Optional) Enter a Description.
  7. Click Save.
The settings are saved for the template, and applied to all associated MRA or MPE devices.
Parent topic: Managing Configuration and Virtual Templates