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4 Specify how to determine the host name to identify the guest operating system on the network.
Option Action
Enter a name
a Type a name.
The name can contain alphanumeric characters and the hyphen (-)
character. It cannot contain periods (.) or blank spaces and cannot be
made up of digits only. Names are not case-sensitive.
b (Optional) To ensure that the name is unique, select Append a
numeric value to ensure uniqueness. This appends a hyphen
followed by a numeric value to the virtual machine name. The name is
truncated if it exceeds 15 characters when combined with the numeric
value.
Use the virtual machine name
The computer name that vCenter Server creates is identical to the name of
the virtual machine on which the guest operating system is running. If the
name exceeds 15 characters, it is truncated.
Enter a name in the Deploy wizard
The vSphere Web Client prompts you to enter a name after the cloning or
deployment is complete.
Generate a name using the custom
application configured with vCenter
Server
Enter a parameter that can be passed to the custom application.
5 Enter the Domain Name for the computer and click Next.
6 Select the time zone for the virtual machine and click Next.
7 Select the type of network settings to apply to the guest operating system.
Option Action
Typical settings
Select Typical settings and click Next.
vCenter Server configures all network interfaces from a DHCP server
using default settings.
Custom settings
a Select Custom settings and click Next.
b For each network interface in the virtual machine, click the ellipsis
button (...) .
c Enter IP address and other network settings and click OK.
d When all network interfaces are configured, click Next.
8 Enter DNS and domain settings.
9 Save the customized options as an .xml file.
a Select Save this customization specification for later use.
b Specify the filename for the specification and click Next.
10 Click Finish to save your changes.
You return to the Deploy Template or to the Clone Virtual Machine wizard. The customization is finished
after you complete the Deploy Template or the Clone Virtual Machine wizard.
When the new virtual machine starts for the first time, the guest operating system runs finalization scripts to
complete the customization process. The virtual machine might restart several times during this process.
If the guest operating system pauses when the new virtual machine starts, it might be waiting for you to
correct errors, such as an incorrect product key or an invalid user name. Open the virtual machine’s console
to determine whether the system is waiting for information.
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