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Cannot install LM Tools to a template that belongs to a domain

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Lab Manager prevents me from installing LM Tools to a template in a domain.

Solution

If you want the guest operating system of a virtual machine deployed from a template to belong to a domain, install LM Tools first and then use Sysprep in the template so that virtual machines join the domain when deployed.
 
In this procedure, refer to the VMware Lab Manager User's Guide for details on how to create a custom ISO, create a template, and install LM Tools. This procedure does not work for virtual machines deployed with Lab Manager fencing.
 
To run a virtual machine in a domain
  1. Create a custom ISO that allows LM Tools to use Sysprep.
  2. Create a template that does not reside in a domain.
  3. Install LM Tools.
  4. Modify the Sysprep.inf file to instruct the virtual machine to join a domain. For information on modifying Sysprep.inf files, see http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/WindowsServ/2003/all/ADS/en-us/sample_sysprep_ops.mspx?mfr=true.
  5. Publish the template.

Lab Manager adds all virtual machines derived from this template to the domain when you deploy them in the Workspace page of the Lab Manager Web console.

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  • KB Article: 1001491
  • Updated: May 20, 2009
  • Products:
    VMware vCenter Lab Manager
  • Product Versions:
    VMware vCenter Lab Manager 2.5.x