A VMware Data Services Manager database template is a software blueprint for deploying a specific version of a specific data service. You view and manage database templates from the Database Templates view.
The Database Templates view includes information about the type, version, and number of deployed databases:
- The Service Type identifies the type of service.
- The Version column identifies the version of the database.
- The Status column identifies the current status of the database template.
- Template Type identifies the type of database template, Provider Uploaded or Predefined.
- Actions displays a pop-up menu that identifies the actions that you can perform on the database template.
You can use the buttons on the upper-left side of the Database Templates view to filter the database templates by those available, published, unpublished, or retired. The CLEAR FILTERS button on the upper-right side of the view clears any filters that you may have applied to the view.
Supported Actions
Actions that you can perform on a database template include:
| Action | Description |
|---|---|
| Publish | Make the database template available for users. New databases can be provisioned from the database template. |
| Unpublish | Revoke the database template from use. databases deployed using the database template will continue to receive updates. New databases cannot be provisioned from the database template. |
| Retire | Permanently remove the database template. databases deployed using the database template will not receive updates. New databases cannot be provisioned from the database template. |
