This guide shows you how to create and manage templates for your KVM virtual machines in Server Monkey Cloud VPS. Templates allow you to save VM configurations for quick deployment of identical servers.
Step 1: Access Templates Section
Navigate to the Templates section from your Server Monkey dashboard. Click on "Templates" in the left sidebar menu to access template management.
•Login to your Server Monkey client area
•From the left sidebar, click on "Templates" (highlighted in the navigation)
•You'll see your service overview and resource usage
•The Templates section is located under the main navigation menu
Step 2: View Templates List
Access the templates management page to view existing templates and create new ones. Click the "Add Template" button to start creating a new template from your virtual machine.
•You'll see the Templates page with a list of existing templates
•The table shows NAME and DESCRIPTION columns for each template
•If no templates exist, you'll see "No Data Available" message
•Click the green "Add Template" button (top right) to create a new template
•Templates don't consume resources like CPU, memory, or disk space
Step 3: Create New Template
Configure your new template by selecting a virtual machine and adding a description. Remember: Converting a VM to template will consume the original virtual machine permanently.
Important Warning:
•The virtual machine will be converted to a template
•This process is irreversible - you cannot convert it back to a VM
•Make sure you have backups if needed
Template Configuration:
•Virtual Machine: Select from dropdown (e.g., "Test VM")
•Description: Add a clear description (e.g., "For testing purposes")
•This helps identify the template's purpose later
Final Steps:
•Review your selections carefully
•Click red "Confirm" button to create the template
•Click "Cancel" if you want to abort the process
Important Notes
Before Creating Templates:
•Ensure the VM is properly configured and ready
•Install all necessary software and configurations
•Clean up temporary files and logs
•Shut down the VM properly before conversion
Template Benefits:
•Quick deployment of identical server configurations
•Consistent environment setup
•Save time on repetitive installations
•Standardize server configurations across your infrastructure
Template Limitations:
•Original VM is destroyed during conversion
•Cannot be reversed back to a virtual machine
•Templates are specific to KVM virtualization
•No resource consumption (CPU, RAM, disk) for stored templates
Best Practices:
•Use descriptive names for easy identification
•Document template contents and configurations
•Create templates from clean, optimized VMs
•Test templates thoroughly before production use
•Keep template inventory organized and up-to-date
Managing Existing Templates
Once templates are created, you can:
•View: See all templates in the main list
•Edit: Modify template descriptions and settings
•Delete: Remove templates that are no longer needed
•Deploy: Use templates to create new virtual machines quickly
Support
For additional help with template management, contact Server Monkey support or refer to the detailed documentation in your client area.
