QuickPrep versus Sysprep
Windows Sysprep is a utility included with the Windows operating system that is used to personalize a Windows image. Rather than install Windows on each machine individually, organizations can apply a preconfigured image to a machine and then use Sysprep to generate the identifiers that make that installation of Windows unique.
Tip
Instant Clone desktop pools use a dedicated customization method called ClonePrep, which is similar to QuickPrep. There is no option to select Sysprep when creating Instant Clone desktop pools.
When deploying linked clone desktops, you have the option of using Sysprep or the included VMware QuickPrep tool to customize the operating system. The tools do not perform all of the same tasks, so it is important to understand what differs when you choose one over the other.
The following table details the differences between Sysprep and QuickPrep:
|
Task |
QuickPrep |
Sysprep |
|
Change security identifiers on the parent image |
No |
Yes |
|
Change the computer... |
