# Server types

Server types are an important concept in MetalSoft. They are server 'profiles' or SKUs that users will operate on. A user will 'ask' for a specific 'server_type' and the system will match the exact server type if available or suggest an alternative.

Server types are also used to verify a registration of a server. The *server_type*-to-*server* match is done at register time.

**Server classes** are used to filter the server types available to certain users.

## Creating a new server type

Server types are best created from a registered server. Click on a server and select the **Create server type** button:

![architecture](/assets/general/create_server_type.png)

Most field should be pre-filled in except the server name. Currently the system does not support mixed local disk types or sizes.

Click create server type

## Allocating a server type to a server

This is typically not required as it's configured automatically at register time. However it can be overwritten by using the **Change server type** button on the respective server.