⁠9.4. Creating Virtual Machines

9.4.1. Creating a Virtual Machine
9.4.2. Creating a Virtual Machine Based on a Template
9.4.3. Creating a Cloned Virtual Machine Based on a Template

⁠9.4.1. Creating a Virtual Machine

Summary
You can create a virtual machine using a blank template and configure all of its settings.
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Procedure 9.1. Creating a Virtual Machine

  1. Click the Virtual Machines tab.
  2. Click the New VM button to open the New Virtual Machine window.
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    The New Virtual Machine Window

    Figure 9.1. The New Virtual Machine Window

  3. On the General tab, fill in the Name and Operating System fields. You can accept the default settings for other fields, or change them if required.
  4. Alternatively, click the Initial Run, Console, Host, Resource Allocation, Boot Options, and Custom Properties tabs in turn to define options for your virtual machine.
  5. Click OK to create the virtual machine and close the window.
  6. The New Virtual Machine - Guide Me window opens. Use the Guide Me buttons to complete configuration or click Configure Later to close the window.
Result
The new virtual machine is created and displays in the list of virtual machines with a status of Down. Before you can use this virtual machine, add at least one network interface and one virtual disk, and install an operating system.
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