Because an MPE or an MRA device exists independently of one another, you can create both virtual and configuration templates in two locations in the CMP interface. You can create templates either in the MRA or the Policy Server section of the navigation pane.
After a template is created, the template has the functionality that is specific to that instance (that is, either MPE or MRA instance). After templates are created and associated with a device, the templates can be viewed and managed from the System tab of the MPE or MRA device.