Skip to main content

Featured

The Featured Templates section within the Cloud Management Portal offers users a curated selection of pre-configured virtual machine (VM) templates, designed to streamline the deployment process. These templates include commonly used operating systems and pre-installed application stacks, handpicked for convenience, speed, and compatibility.

Featured templates are highlighted VM images that are either free or priced, maintained by the cloud provider or verified publishers. These templates are optimized for stability and performance, making them ideal for users looking to launch a virtual machine with minimal setup time.

Navigating to Featured Templates :​

  • Log in to your Cloud Management Portal using your authorized credentials.

  • In the left-hand menu, click on Apps.

  • You will be redirected to the Apps Marketplace.

  • The Marketplace contains four tabs:

    • Featured (default)

    • Marketplace

    • Community

    • My Images & ISO

  • By default, the Featured tab is selected, showcasing the pre-approved and widely used templates available in your environment.

Viewing Templates :​

The Featured Templates section offers two display modes to suit your preferences:

  • Grid View: Displays templates as visual cards with key information and action buttons.

  • List View: Presents templates in a table format with columns for better comparison.

You can toggle between these views using the icons located at the top-right of the template list.

Understanding Template Types :​

There are two types of templates in the Featured section:

  • Free Templates: Available for use at no additional cost.

  • Priced Templates: May include licensing or subscription fees, displayed clearly on each template card.

Each template provides a consistent, pre-configured environment for various use cases such as development, testing, production hosting, or quick sandbox setups.

Template Details :​

For each template, you will find the following options and information:

1. Launch Button :​

  • Clicking Launch will initiate the instance creation wizard using the selected template.

  • You will be prompted to choose VM specifications such as size, zone, and network before finalizing deployment.

2. View More Link :​

  • Clicking View More opens a detailed view of the selected template.

  • This section includes the following metadata:

S. No.FieldDescription
1DescriptionA short summary of what the template includes.
2ZoneThe zone where the template can be deployed.
3SizeThe image size required of the template
4StateIndicates state of the template
5FormatThe format of the image (e.g., QCOW2, RAW, VHD).
6Password EnabledSpecifies whether the VM will have password auto-generating functionality
7Dynamically ScalableIndicates if the VM can be used for scalable after creation.
8StatusCurrent availability status of the template.
9Registration DateThe date the template was added to the portal.

3. Create Instance Button :​

  • From the "View More" screen, you can also launch a VM directly by clicking Create Instance.
  • This provides a seamless way to review details before deploying.