= On the technical side =
== Creation of a virtual machine template ==
The attribute '''sstVirtualMachineMode''' must be set to '''first installation''' during the creation of the virtual machine template.
* '''ready for use''': the administrator can not start this virtual machine. If he wants to start the virtual machine template, he must set the mode to '''maintenance mode'''.
If the <code>sstVirtualMachineMode</code> attribute does not exist, this must have the same meaning as '''do not use'''. To achieve a '''self healing''' effect, the [[VM-Manager]] must set <code>sstVirtualMachineMode</code> to '''does not exist'''.
== Further reading ==
* Possible operating system choices are stored in the OpenLDAP directory: [[stoney_conductor:_OpenLDAP_directory_data_organisation#Operating_System | Operating System]].
* Possible software stack choices are stored in the OpenLDAP directory: [[stoney_conductor:_OpenLDAP_directory_data_organisation#Software_Stack | Software Stack]].
* A [[Maintenance_(Configuration_Management_with_Puppet)#Virtual_Machine_Operating_System | Virtual Machine Operating System]] example.
* A [[Maintenance_(Configuration_Management_with_Puppet)#Virtual_Machine_Software_Stack | Virtual Machine Software Stack]] example.
== Notes / Questions ==