# Creating a BMS from a Private Image

#### Scenarios

If you want to create a BMS that has the same OS and applications as an existing BMS, you can create a private image using the existing BMS and then create a BMS using the private image. This frees you from repeatedly configuring BMSs and improves efficiency.

#### Background

You can create a private image using either of the following methods:

- Creating a Private Image from a BMS
- Creating a Private Image from an External Image File

#### Procedure

Create a BMS by following the instructions in Creating a Common BMS.

Note for setting the parameters:

- Region: Select the region where the private image is located.
- Image: Select Private image or Shared image and select the required image from the drop-down list.
- Disk: If the selected flavor supports quick provisioning, you are advised to increase System Disk by 2 GB or more.

Parent topic: Creating a BMS