To create a template from an existing Windows machine

1. In the administration portal, click the Virtual Machines tab. Select the sealed Windows 7 virtual machine. Ensure that it has a status of Down and click Make Template.
2. The New Virtual Machine Template displays. Enter information into the following fields:

   • Name: Name of the new template
   • Description: Description of the new template
   • Host Cluster: The Host Cluster for the virtual machines using this template.
   • Allow all users to access this Template: Check this box to allow all users to access this template.
3. Click OK. In the Templates tab, the template displays the "Image Locked" status icon while it is being created. During this time, the action buttons for the template remain disabled. Once created, the action buttons are enabled and the template is ready for use.