In this challenge, you will clone virtual machines and manage templates. First, you will clone a running virtual machine, and then you will convert the cloned virtual machine to a template. Next, you will create a customization specification. Finally, you will deploy a virtual machine by using the Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) template file and the customization specification that you created. Note: Once you begin a challenge you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your progress. Please ensure you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.
Learning Objectives
In this challenge, you will clone virtual machines and manage templates. First, you will clone a running virtual machine, and then you will convert the cloned virtual machine to a template. Next, you will create a customization specification. Finally, you will deploy a virtual machine by using the Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) template file and the customization specification that you created. Note: Once you begin a challenge you will not be able to pause, save, or return to your progress. Please ensure you have set aside enough time to complete the challenge before you start.