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Convert a Template to a Virtual Machine

You can convert a virtual machine template to a virtual machine. When you convert a template to a VM, the VM uses the template name and settings.

To convert a template to a virtual machine

1. Open the Explore pane.

   Available groups, services, and systems appear.

2. Find and right-click a virtual machine template on the Explore pane and select Management, Convert to Virtual Machine.

   The Conversion page appears.

3. Select the ESX server and resource pool for the virtual machine and click Convert.

   A message appears confirming the request submission.

4. Click the Summary tab for the virtual machine template.

   Verify that an event appears to confirm the operation. After the operation completes, the template appears as a virtual machine on the Explore pane when you refresh the interface.