What is the difference between template and clone in VMware?

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TEMPLATE	Clone
It is a master copy of the virtual machine. With this, multiples clones can be made.	It is a copy of the virtual machine.
It can be converted back to update the base template	It can't be converted back
A template can NEVER be edited or POWERED on. Even they are MUCH difficult to change than ORDINARY VMs.	A clone of a VM can be made only in the scenario where the virtual machine is powered on

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