build and capture a reference image using a virtual machine (VMware esx 5.0)

[stevenm]

Hi,

I am trying to build and capture a reference image using a virtual machine (VMware esx 5.0).

I have been following this guide -

"Using System Center 2012 Configuration Manager - Part 7. Build and Capture Windows 7 X64 SP1"

http://www.windows-noob.com/forums/index.php?/topic/6353-using-system-center-2012-configuration-manager-part-7-build-and-capture-windows-7-x64-sp1/

- I am having a few issues with Steps 10 and 11 from this guide - see attachment

Please advise what I am missing or what do I need to do to see the virtual machine in the device collection.

Also, how do I get the virtual machine to PXE boot?

Thanks Steve

Build and Capture using Virtual Machine_ESX 5.doc

[anyweb]

you are getting pxe aborted because you've already used this mac address to image the computer more than likely ? either delete the record in Configuration Manager and then re-import it or clear the pxe boot on that record.

[stevenm]

I only just created the Virtual Machine, so it hasn't been used as part of the build and capture before.

Also, do you know why the Virtual Machine is not showing up in the device collection?

[anyweb]

did you update the collection membership after importing it ?

[stevenm]

I deleted the record in Configuration Manager and then re-imported it, and updated the collection membership after importing it.

Now the virtual machine is showing in the device collection and PXE boot worked and created the .wim file.

Thanks for your help, much appreciated.

[anyweb]

glad to hear it !