Procedure to Run Sysprep on Windows OS

In order to create an image of your Windows virtual server by using the image archiving service, you must run Sysprep on the Windows virtual server of which you intend to create an image. The procedure is shown below for reference.

1. Taking a Snapshot

   Take a snapshot of the system storage using the snapshot function.

   Tip: Perform the subsequent procedures on Windows OS.
2. Allowing remote access to the computer

   Remote access to the computer is allowed by default. If remote access is not allowed, change the setting to allow it by following the procedure below.

   • For Windows 2016 SE / 2012 SE

     From the Start menu, click Control Panel > System and Security > Allow remote access, and then select Allow remote connections to this computer (L) in the dialog box.

   • For Windows 2008 SE/EE

     From the Start menu, click Control Panel > System and Security > Allow remote access, and then select one of the following in the dialog box:

     • Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop (less secure)(L)
     • Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication (more secure)(N)
3. Editing of the sysprep response file

   Edit the sysprep response file as necessary. The sysprep response file is stored in the following location on the virtual server:

   • For Windows 2016 SE

     C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\ans_w2k16.xml

   • For Windows 2012 SE

     C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\ans_w2k12.xml

   • For Windows 2008 SE

     C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\ans_w2k8_se.xml

   • For Windows 2008 EE

     C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\ans_w2k8_ee.xml

4. Deleting the log file

   Delete the Cloudbase-init log file. You can find the path to the Cloudbase-init log file at the following locations on a Windows OS:

   • Settings for the log file in cloudbase-init-unattend

     <Location where Cloudbase-init is intalled>\conf\cloudbase-init-unattend.conf

     • Location where the log exists: logdir in the [DEFAULT] section
     • Log file: logfile in the [DEFAULT] section
     Tip:

     Normally, the path to the log file is as follows:

     C:\Program Files (x86)\Cloudbase Solutions\Cloudbase-Init\log\cloudbase-init-unattend.log

   • Settings for the log file in cloudbase-init

     <Location where Cloudbase-init is installed>\conf\cloudbase-init.conf

     • Location where the log exists: logdir in the [DEFAULT] section
     • Log file: logfile in the [DEFAULT] section
     Tip:

     Normally, the path to the log file is as follows:

     C:\Program Files (x86)\Cloudbase Solutions\Cloudbase-Init\log\cloudbase-init.log

5. Deleting the registry information

   Delete the Cloudbase-init registry information. Delete the following path by using the registry editor:

   • For 64-bit Windows OS

     HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Cloudbase Solutions\Cloudbase-Init

6. Starting the command prompt

   • For Windows 2016 SE / 2012 SE

     On the desktop screen, right-click the Windows logo button and click Command Prompt (Admin).

   • For Windows 2008 SE/EE

     1. Click the Start button.

     2. Click All Programs > Accessories.

     3. Right-click Command Prompt and click Run as administrator.
7. Moving the current directory

   Execute the following command to move the current directory:

   cd C:\Windows\System32\sysprep\

8. Running of sysprep

   Run the following batch file:

   vsysprep.bat