Problem:
How to settup CID on master image for presistent pool using Sysprep
Symptoms: N/A
Possible Resolution(s):
Steps to acomplish the task:
Configure Guest Customization in vCenter
Step 1) In vCenter go to Customizations Specification Manager (Ctrl+Shift+U)
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Step 2) Select "New"
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Step 2) Enter New Customization Specification
- Target Virtual Machines OS: Windows
- Name: "CID PostSync - x86"
- Description: This sysprep customization will execut this script:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Liquidware Labs\Connector ID\admin scripts\VMWareView_PostSyncScript.bat
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Note: For x86 systems use "CID PostSync - x86" and the path: C:\Program Files\Liquidware Labs\Connector ID\admin scripts\
Step 3) Type in the owner's name and organization
Step 4) Specify a computer name that will indentify this virutal machine on a network (Netbios name)
- NetBIOS Name: ViewPool-x
- Select: Append a numeric value to ensure eniqueness
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Step 5) Enter the Windows licensing information
Step 6) Specify the password and auto logon option for the Administrator account.
- Check the log on as the Administrator box.
- Set the number of time to logon automatically to "1"
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Step 7) Select a time zone for this virtual machine
Step 8) Enter the path to the CID post Sync script. Click Add
For x64 systems enter this: C:\Program Files (x86)\Liquidware Labs\Connector ID\admin scripts\VMWareView_PostSyncScript.bat
For x86 systems enter this: C:\Program Files\Liquidware Labs\Connector ID\admin scripts\VMWareView_PostSyncScript.bat
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Step 9) Select the appropriate Network settings and select Next
Step 10) Specify Wokgroup/Domain information for this vritual machine select Next
Step 11) Select "Generate New Security ID (SID), Next and Finish.
Updating vMware View Pool settings
Step 1) In vMware View Manager, Select the pool and "Edit"
Step 2) Select "Guest Customization"
Step 3) Click on the appropriate customization script, then click OK
Note: Since Sysprep was selected for the guest customization option, your script is available for selection.
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Step 4) Accept the changes and recompose the pool.
Product: Stratusphere FIT/UX
Product Version: N/A
Expires on: 365 days from publish date
Updated: October 11, 2012