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SCP Import Preview runs the validation portion of the SCP Import operation but does not apply any settings. Any errors detected during the validation process are logged to the LCL as configuration results. The preview operation does not reboot the host.
Before importing the SCP file, performing an Import Preview operation is recommended, though not required. By performing that operation first, you can identify any potential format issues or invalid attribute settings without affecting the state of the server.
Note: After performing an Import Preview operation, a job ID is returned. You can query the job ID to check the status and validate if the process was completed or failed. If the process failed, check the iDRAC Lifecycle Logs for more details. For more details about checking the job status, see Jobs.
Unlike Export and Import, the Import Preview operation does not provide the option to select individual components for validation. The entire template is validated.