Image Profiles can be created from scratch, without the need to clone a predefined Image Profile. However, it is important to make sure that you include at least one ESXi base image and a bootable kernel module.
Creating Image Profiles using Software Packages
Getting ready
To be able to create Image Profiles from scratch, you will need offline or online software depot(s) with the required software packages that are already present to the Image Builder Service. Read the Importing a software depot and Creating an online software depot recipes to learn how to present offline and online depots to the Image Builder. You will also need to create a Custom depot before you proceed. Read the Creating a custom software depot recipe...