# 2. Set up assets

In this chapter, you will learn how to define and manage assets in Eliona. Assets are the core objects that represent your data, such as sensors, machines, or buildings. To simplify management, Eliona uses asset templates. These serve as templates for assets with similar properties.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

* Understanding asset templates: Learn what asset templates are and why you should use them. They are the "blueprints" for your assets and save you a lot of time.

{% content-ref url="2.-set-up-assets/understanding-asset-templates" %}
[understanding-asset-templates](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/english-v14/getting-started/2.-set-up-assets/understanding-asset-templates)
{% endcontent-ref %}

* Creating an asset template: Learn how to define a new template that contains all relevant attributes, configurations, and characteristics.

{% content-ref url="2.-set-up-assets/create-an-asset-template" %}
[create-an-asset-template](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/english-v14/getting-started/2.-set-up-assets/create-an-asset-template)
{% endcontent-ref %}

* Creating and configuring an asset: Create an asset based on a template and adapt it to the specific requirements of your project.

{% content-ref url="2.-set-up-assets/create-and-configure-an-asset" %}
[create-and-configure-an-asset](https://docs.buildings.ability.abb/collection/english-v14/getting-started/2.-set-up-assets/create-and-configure-an-asset)
{% endcontent-ref %}