Using Content Libraries
Content Libraries are a way of storing VMware templates, OVF templates, ISO/FLP media files, or any file that you may want cataloged separate from your deployed VMs. They can be synchronized between vCenter Servers to allow a “publish once, consume elsewhere” scenario. You can even subscribe to a Content Library that you might not own, such as a public Content Library from your favorite Linux distribution or maybe a private library from your virtual firewall vendor.
Setting up Content Libraries is relatively straightforward, but understanding how they work behind the scenes will make all the difference when using them for the first time. First we'll explain how Content Libraries work, and then we'll show you how to configure them.
Content Library Data and Storage
More useful in larger environments with multiple sites, Content Libraries can have any file type uploaded to them for storage and synchronization with other vCenter Servers.
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