Create a Virtual Machine from a Template

Overview

To simplify creating a virtual machine (VM), you can use a pre-built VM template from a catalog.

Procedure

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Step 1: On the Virtual Data Center dashboard screen, click the card of the virtual data center you want to explore, and from the left panel, select Virtual Machines.

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Step 2: Select Card View\Grid View to view the virtual machines

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Step 3: Click New VM.

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Step 4: In the New VM dialog box, enter a Name, Computer Name, and Description for your VM.

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Step 5: From the Type radio buttons, select From Template.

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Step 6: Select the Power on check-box. If you want the VM to power on right after its creation,

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Step 7: In the Templates section, select the template you want to use for your VM, depending on your requirement (OS type and VM size).

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Step 8: Select Storage Policy

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Step 9: Select Network, Network adapter Type, IP mode for VM

Attention: If using the Linux template, you can change the default password or SSH public key (optional)

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Step 10: Click OK to save the virtual machine's settings and start the creation process.

Attention:

  • After the creation is completed using a Windows template, you will see this screen in the first boot.

  • Remember: DO NOT TOUCH on anything. Let it be completed by itself.

Attention:

  • Just wait for it to restart (about 3 minutes) to apply your specific configuration (IP, hostname,…).

  • When you see the Login screen, you can get control from now.

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