10.3.3.2. Sealing a Windows XP Template

Summary

Seal a Windows XP template using the Sysprep tool before using the template to deploy virtual machines.

Note

You can also use the procedure above to seal a Windows 2003 template. The Windows 2003 Sysprep tool is available at http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=14830.

Procedure 10.9. Sealing a Windows XP Template

  1. Download sysprep to the virtual machine to be used as a template.
    The Windows XP Sysprep tool is available at http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=11282
  2. Create a new directory: c:\sysprep.
  3. Open the deploy.cab file and add its contents to c:\sysprep.
  4. Execute sysprep.exe from within the folder and click OK on the welcome message to display the Sysprep tool.
  5. Select the following check boxes:
    • Don't reset grace period for activation
    • Use Mini-Setup
  6. Ensure that the shutdown mode is set to Shut down and click Reseal.
  7. Acknowledge the pop-up window to complete the sealing process; the virtual machine shuts down automatically upon completion.
Result

The Windows XP template is sealed and ready for deploying virtual machines.

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