What is the purpose of an Instance Template in Compute Engine?

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What is the purpose of an Instance Template in Compute Engine?

Key points

  • Instance Templates determine VM configuration
  • They are used in Managed Instance Groups
  • Templates define machine type and disk
  • Consistency is key in template usage
  • Templates are not for backup or migration

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