Add a Custom Template
Upload a UTF-8 encoded custom bare metal template file for complex unattended deployment scenarios.
Before you begin
- The custom template file must not exceed 50 KB.
- The custom template file must follow the syntax rules for its template type. For more information, see Template Syntax Rules.
Procedure
- In the navigation pane, choose .
- Select the root node.
- On the root node details page, click Customized Configuration.
- On the Customized Configuration tab, click Add Bare Metal Template.
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On the Add Bare Metal Template dialog, configure the following options:
Option Description Name Enter a name for the bare metal template. Description Enter a brief description for the bare metal template. Operating System Select the operating system for unattended deployment.
Customized platform operating systems and mainstream Linux distributions are supported, including the RHEL/CentOS, Debian/Ubuntu, and SUSE/openSUSE families.
Template Type Select a template type that matches the selected operating system.
- Customized platform operating systems: Select kickstart.
- RHEL/CentOS family: Select kickstart.
- Debian/Ubuntu family: Select preseed.
- Ubuntu Live: Select autoinstall.
- SUSE/openSUSE family: Select autoyast.
Template Import Upload a UTF-8 encoded custom template file. 
Note: Write the custom bare metal template according to the syntax rules for the selected template type. - Review the configuration and click OK.