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Prepare a Linux Image (KVM)

Before you create a template containing the Linux operating system, prepare the image by following this procedure. The specific steps may differ based on the Linux Distribution.

Follow these steps:

1. Install the Linux operating system on a new virtual machine from scratch.
2. Install RHEV Guest Tools inside the virtual machine.
3. Apply any customizations like user accounts, policy, applications, hotfixes, that you would like to apply on the new virtual machines.

This Linux image is ready for further customization using the CA Customize utility.