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How to Prepare Windows Templates for XenServer Provisioning

CA Server Automation supports customized provisioning of new virtual machines (VM) running Windows 2003 R2 Server (32 bit and 64 bit), Windows 2008 (32 bit and 64 bit) or Windows 2008 R2 Server (64 bit). Customization options include a number of settings. For example, changing the built-in Administrator account password, computer name, and the network configuration.

The following diagram illustrates how a system administrator prepares Windows templates for XenServer provisioning.

Follow these steps:

1. Prepare an image.
2. Install CA provisioning helper.
3. (Valid on Windows 2003 R2) Install the Sysprep tool.
4. Depending on your operating system select one of the following actions:
   • Run Sysprep tool on Windows 2003 R2.
   • Run Sysprep tool on Windows 2008 or on Windows 2008 R2.
5. Convert the VM to a template.