Configuring virtual machine customizations
Customization specifications can be created and are XML files containing guest operating system settings for virtual machines. This can include changing certain properties such as the computer name, license settings, or even network settings. These customizations are created using the Guest Customization wizard provided and managed using the Customization Specification Manager option. The customization parameters are stored in the vCenter Server database. Anytime a password is entered into the customization, whether for a local administrator or a domain administrator, the passwords are stored in an encrypted format in the database.
Copying Sysprep files to vCenter directory
In order to use custom specifications for Windows virtual machines, the correct version of Sysprep for each operating system must be downloaded and placed in the correct vCenter Server directory. On a Windows 2008 or Windows 2012 server on which vCenter is installed, the file location...
