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Deploy a Virtual Machine from a Template

You can deploy a virtual machine from a template to use the template's settings to create and deploy a new virtual machine.

To deploy a virtual machine from a template

1. Right-click VMware vCenter Server in the Explore pane and select Provisioning, Provision VMware VM.

   VMware vCenter Provisioning dialog appears.

2. Specify the all required fields and select the appropriate VC Template.

   Click Next

3. Perform the remaining steps to specify the virtual hardware for that virtual machine. Click Finish.

   A message appears confirming the request submission.

4. Verify that an event confirms the operation.

   After the operation completes, the new virtual machine appears in the Explore pane when you refresh the interface.