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2 Click Create a virtual machine on a remote server.
3 Click Continue.
4 Select the server from the list in the Choose a Server window, and click Continue.
5 (Optional) If the server supports folders, select a folder location for the virtual machine and click
Continue.
6 Select the host and datastore from the Choose a Host and Datastore window, and click Continue.
7 Select a hardware version from the Choose a Hardware Version drop-down menu, and click
Continue.
8 Select a network option for the virtual machine.
Option Description
Custom To configure a network connection for the virtual machine, use the Custom drop-
down menu to select a network option.
Do not use a network connection To create the virtual machine without a network connection, select the Do not use
a network connection option.
9 Select the guest operating system for the virtual machine and click Continue.
10 Select the firmware type and click Continue.
11 Configure the virtual disk by creating a virtual disk or use an existing virtual disk. If you create a virtual
disk, use the disk size slider to specify the size of the virtual disk and specify the bus type. Click
Continue.
The Finish window appears.
12 (Optional) Change the name of the new remote virtual machine.
13 Click Finish.
The new remote virtual machine appears in Virtual Machine Library under the remote server.
Create a Virtual Machine for Any Supported Operating System
You can create a virtual machine with a guest operating system that does not have an Easy Install option
if the guest operating system is supported by Fusion.
Prerequisites
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If you are installing the guest operating system from an image file, verify that the ISO image file is in a
directory that is accessible to the host system.
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If you are installing the guest operating system from a physical disc, insert the operating system
installation disc into your Mac.
Important Fusion does not include any operating systems to install in virtual machines that you create.
You must obtain the operating system and any necessary product keys.
Using VMware Fusion
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