vRA 7.3 custom spec - Computer Name and Hostname

[bdamian]

Hi all,

I need to specify the a "Computer Name" in customization spec different from the "Machine Name". I've modified the custom spec in vCenter as shown in the capture below:

But then, I cannot find the way to specify that parameter with custom properties. I always get the same error message: "A specified parameter was not correct: spec.identity.hostname"

I've tried with:

• ext.policy.activedirectory.system.machineName
• SysPrep.UserData.ComputerName
• spec.identity.hostname
• VirtualMachine.Admin.Name

Any ideas?

Thanks.

A specified parameter was not correct: spec.identity.hostname

[bdamian]

Hi KoThwin,

In the Custom Spec, you must select "Use the virtual machine name". This will be the custom property "hostname".

After deploy, you will change the name of the VM.