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Preparing for Guest Customization

When you deploy a template or clone an existing virtual machine, you have the opportunity to customize the new guest operating system. A Guest Customization wizard guides you through the configuration options.

Before you run the Guest Customization wizard, that means, before you start the Template Deployment or Clone wizards, if you intend to perform a Guest Customization, perform the following:

  • Verify that your system meets the guest customization requirements listed in VirtualCenter Guest Operating System Customization Requirements.
  • Install the required components on the Windows machine where the VirtualCenter server is installed.

    • Note: After deploying and customizing non-volume-licensed versions of Windows XP or Windows 2003, it may be necessary to re-activate your Microsoft operating system on the new virtual machine.

    Installing the components required to support guest operating system customization are covered in the following sections:

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