State the properties of a clone and template in VMware.

Clone

1. It is a copy of the virtual machine.
2. The cloned virtual machine and it cannot be converted back.
3. A full clone does not share anything with virtual machines and is independent of parent virtual machines.
4. It is possible to make a clone when the virtual machine is powered on.
5. A linked clone does virtual disks sharing with parent virtual machine. Usage of same software installation for multiple virtual machines is enabled.

Template

1. The master copy of a virtual machine is called a template. Many cones can be made using clones.
2. To update the base template, the template can be converted back to the virtual machine.
3. It is more difficult to change a template than the ordinary virtual machine. It cannot be edited or powered on.
4. Cloning a virtual machine from template results into a virtual machine which is cloned and is free of the original virtual machine.
5. Virtual Machine cannot be converted to a template when it is powered on but a clone can be converted to a template.