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tdubb123
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deploying vm from content library - no customization template option?

How do I customize my vm with a customization template when using the content library? I do not see the option where to select a customization template

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Which version of vCenter you're running? Unless I'm missing something, that feature is available only with vCenter 6.5, see: What’s New in vSphere 6.5: Host & Resource Management and Operations - VMware vSphere Blog

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Content Library with vSphere 6.5 includes some very welcome usability improvements.  Administrators can now mount an ISO directly from the Content Library, apply a Guest OS Customization during VM deployment, and update existing templates.

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Which version of vCenter you're running? Unless I'm missing something, that feature is available only with vCenter 6.5, see: What’s New in vSphere 6.5: Host & Resource Management and Operations - VMware vSphere Blog

Content Library

Content Library with vSphere 6.5 includes some very welcome usability improvements.  Administrators can now mount an ISO directly from the Content Library, apply a Guest OS Customization during VM deployment, and update existing templates.

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tdubb123
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yes I am on vcenter 6.0 u3

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rcporto
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Then, if you want use that feature with Content Library, you will need to upgrade to version 6.5.

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tdubb123
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thank you

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hiphil1729
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hi,

i am using 6.5U1 but i can't find this feature in the deployment dialogue.

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philipp

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jfene72
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hiphil1729
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ahhh, thanks! missed that one.

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jfene72
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No worries. Easier to explain with a pic!

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I see the option in the Screenshot, but when I deploy, my customize options do not work, It does not ask for the IP address and does not sysprep the system.

My version of Vcenter is Version 6.5.0.10000 Build 7119157

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Raj1988
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This is a limitation .

""Deploying vm from Content Library using template does not prompt for IP when Guest Customization Spec(prompt user for ipv4 address) is selected""

This has gone as a feature request as Content Library API doesn't provide API support to update the Guest Customization spec as of now. Hoping to see this is future.

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PaulFreedman
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ajay​ Do you have any update on the feature request?

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adr1an5
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Any update on this? I'm running into the same issue and currently on 6.5 U2c.

Other than sync'in templates/iso across your environment, what's the benefit of Content Lib if you can't leverage Custom specs for deployments?

Content Lib has been out for sometime now and I think its a great feature but the limitations are preventing us from using this feature.

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Same in vCenter 6.7 U3 - not able to prompt for IP.

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