how to install operating system on a virtual machine programatically

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Question

It may be a duplicate question but i could not find it anywhere. Anyway, my goal to install operating system(both linux and windows) programatically on a virtual machine running on vmware hosts. Although my search, I am quite lost about where to start. Is there a framework or project you can suggest?

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Solution

You could use templates; i.e. create a VM, install the Linux distribution of your choice and make the VM a template. Then don't create VMs but deploy the template.

Alternatively, google for the Linux distribution of your choice and something like "network installation". You'll need a DHCP server and probably a TFTP and/or web server.

Working with Templates and Clones

Creating VMware Virtual Machine Templates

OTHER TIPS

Try having a look at Vagrant: http://www.vagrantup.com/. It allows you to install/uninstall a predefined VM from the command line.

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