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Posted to users@cloudstack.apache.org by Cristian Ciobanu <cr...@istream.today> on 2016/03/16 15:01:52 UTC
Windows 7 Template
Hello,
I tried to crate a Windows 7 Template for ACS 4.5.2 on VMware, everything is ok till first reboot of VM.
1. Install Windows 7
2. install VMware tools ( reboot )
3. Install CloudInstanceManager
4. Enable local user account Administrator and set password.
5. Create template
6. Deploy from template
7. Log in on VM using generated password ( works )
8. Reboot VM, no password on VM, able to log in without password.
Did someone tested the same thing ?
Regards,
Cristian
Re: Windows 7 Template
Posted by Todd Pigram <to...@toddpigram.com>.
How about old fashion sysprep with AutoUnattened.xml? As most of my
customers are fully managed, I use that process for all w2012r2, w2k8r2, &
win7 templates. I actually create them on standalone HVs, then upload them
as templates into ACS (old CCP).
Use Windows System Image maker, out of the windows deployment toolkit, to
create the AutoUnattened.xml files. Place that in the
%WINDIR%\system32\sysprep dir. when ready run this
Sysprep /generalize /oobe /shutdown
/unattend:c:\windows\system32\sysprep\Autounattend.xml. then create the
template.
You can even put the Chef client, puppet client, chocolatey or boxstarter
on the images if need be.
The images that I use have Chef client and chocolatey installed. These are
vanilla builds. I do everything thing on them with Chef after i spin them
up. (I install the choclatey apps with Chef from an in house nuget server
and chocolatey gallery).
just my $0.02
On Thu, Mar 17, 2016 at 5:59 PM, Cristian Ciobanu <cr...@istream.today>
wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I figured out how to fix :
>
> 1. Install Windows
> 2. install VMware tools ( reboot )
> 3. Install CloudInstanceManager
> 4. Enable local user account Administrator and set password.
> After step 4 i added a script to remove the Cloud.com (uninstall) after
> first logon ( in this case you can not reset the password anymore but you
> have generated password and works after restart/shutdown, also you can
> change if needed from Windows. )
>
>
> 5. Create template
> 6. Deploy from template
> 7. Log in on VM using generated password ( works )
> 8. Reboot VM, no password on VM, able to log in without password. (
> fixed with removal script )
>
> Regards,
> Cristian
> On 16.03.2016 16:40:10, Timothy Lothering <tl...@datacentrix.co.za>
> wrote:
> Hi Cristian,
>
> Prior to #5, you need to specify the out-of-box experience for the
> machine, this should then in conjunction with the Cloud Instance Manager
> reset the password.
>
> Kind Regards,
> Timothy Lothering
> Timothy Lothering
> Solutions Architect
> Managed Services
>
> T: +27877415535
> F: +27877415100
> C: +27824904099
> E: tlothering@datacentrix.co.za
>
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cristian Ciobanu [mailto:cristian.c@istream.today]
> Sent: Wednesday, 16 March 2016 4:02 PM
> To: users@cloudstack.apache.org
> Subject: Windows 7 Template
>
> Hello,
>
> I tried to crate a Windows 7 Template for ACS 4.5.2 on VMware,
> everything is ok till first reboot of VM.
>
> 1. Install Windows 7
> 2. install VMware tools ( reboot )
> 3. Install CloudInstanceManager
> 4. Enable local user account Administrator and set password.
> 5. Create template
> 6. Deploy from template
> 7. Log in on VM using generated password ( works )
> 8. Reboot VM, no password on VM, able to log in without password.
>
> Did someone tested the same thing ?
>
>
> Regards,
> Cristian
>
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RE: Windows 7 Template
Posted by Cristian Ciobanu <cr...@istream.today>.
Hello,
I figured out how to fix :
1. Install Windows
2. install VMware tools ( reboot )
3. Install CloudInstanceManager
4. Enable local user account Administrator and set password.
After step 4 i added a script to remove the Cloud.com (uninstall) after first logon ( in this case you can not reset the password anymore but you have generated password and works after restart/shutdown, also you can change if needed from Windows. )
5. Create template
6. Deploy from template
7. Log in on VM using generated password ( works )
8. Reboot VM, no password on VM, able to log in without password. ( fixed with removal script )
Regards,
Cristian
On 16.03.2016 16:40:10, Timothy Lothering <tl...@datacentrix.co.za> wrote:
Hi Cristian,
Prior to #5, you need to specify the out-of-box experience for the machine, this should then in conjunction with the Cloud Instance Manager reset the password.
Kind Regards,
Timothy Lothering
Timothy Lothering
Solutions Architect
Managed Services
T: +27877415535
F: +27877415100
C: +27824904099
E: tlothering@datacentrix.co.za
DISCLAIMER NOTICE:
Everything in this e-mail and any attachments relating to the official business of Datacentrix Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiaries
('Datacentrix') is proprietary to Datacentrix. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. Datacentrix does not
own and endorse any other content. Views and opinions are those of the sender unless clearly stated as being that of Datacentrix.
The person addressed in the e-mail is the sole authorised recipient. Please notify the sender immediately if it has unintentionally
reached you and do not read, disclose or use the content in any way. Datacentrix cannot assure that the integrity of this communication
has been maintained nor that it is free of errors, virus, interception or interference.
-----Original Message-----
From: Cristian Ciobanu [mailto:cristian.c@istream.today]
Sent: Wednesday, 16 March 2016 4:02 PM
To: users@cloudstack.apache.org
Subject: Windows 7 Template
Hello,
I tried to crate a Windows 7 Template for ACS 4.5.2 on VMware, everything is ok till first reboot of VM.
1. Install Windows 7
2. install VMware tools ( reboot )
3. Install CloudInstanceManager
4. Enable local user account Administrator and set password.
5. Create template
6. Deploy from template
7. Log in on VM using generated password ( works )
8. Reboot VM, no password on VM, able to log in without password.
Did someone tested the same thing ?
Regards,
Cristian
RE: Windows 7 Template
Posted by Timothy Lothering <tl...@datacentrix.co.za>.
Hi Cristian,
Prior to #5, you need to specify the out-of-box experience for the machine, this should then in conjunction with the Cloud Instance Manager reset the password.
Kind Regards,
Timothy Lothering
Timothy Lothering
Solutions Architect
Managed Services
T: +27877415535
F: +27877415100
C: +27824904099
E: tlothering@datacentrix.co.za
DISCLAIMER NOTICE:
Everything in this e-mail and any attachments relating to the official business of Datacentrix Holdings Ltd. and its subsidiaries
('Datacentrix') is proprietary to Datacentrix. It is confidential, legally privileged and protected by law. Datacentrix does not
own and endorse any other content. Views and opinions are those of the sender unless clearly stated as being that of Datacentrix.
The person addressed in the e-mail is the sole authorised recipient. Please notify the sender immediately if it has unintentionally
reached you and do not read, disclose or use the content in any way. Datacentrix cannot assure that the integrity of this communication
has been maintained nor that it is free of errors, virus, interception or interference.
-----Original Message-----
From: Cristian Ciobanu [mailto:cristian.c@istream.today]
Sent: Wednesday, 16 March 2016 4:02 PM
To: users@cloudstack.apache.org
Subject: Windows 7 Template
Hello,
I tried to crate a Windows 7 Template for ACS 4.5.2 on VMware, everything is ok till first reboot of VM.
1. Install Windows 7
2. install VMware tools ( reboot )
3. Install CloudInstanceManager
4. Enable local user account Administrator and set password.
5. Create template
6. Deploy from template
7. Log in on VM using generated password ( works )
8. Reboot VM, no password on VM, able to log in without password.
Did someone tested the same thing ?
Regards,
Cristian