Supported UCS Service Profile Template Types

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The UCS Python SDK is a software development kit that allows developers to build applications that interact with Cisco's Unified Computing System (UCS). UCS is a data center platform that integrates computing, networking, and storage resources into a single, cohesive system. Service Profile templates are a key feature of UCS, as they allow administrators to define a set of policies for a group of servers, rather than configuring each server individually.

There are several types of Service Profile templates in UCS, including:

1. Initial template: This is the starting point for creating new Service Profiles. It includes the basic configuration settings that are common to all servers in the group.

2. Updating template: This template is used to apply updates or changes to an existing Service Profile. It is designed to minimize disruption to the server and ensure that the changes are applied consistently across the group.

3. Abstract template: This template is used to define common policies that can be shared across multiple Service Profile templates. For example, an abstract template might define a standard set of security settings that should be applied to all servers in the group.

4. Attached template: This template is linked to a specific Service Profile and contains any additional policies or configurations that are unique to that server.

5. Base template: This template is a combination of an initial template and an abstract template. It includes the basic configuration settings and any shared policies, but can also be customized for specific servers if necessary.

Based on this, the two UCS Service Profile template types supported by the UCS Python SDK are:

A. Initial-template E. Base-template

The UCS Python SDK includes modules that allow developers to create both initial and base Service Profile templates programmatically. These templates can then be applied to groups of servers using the UCS Manager GUI or API.