There are several things that we need to do to deploy Microsoft SQL Server database using standardized template.
The items can be read fully from these blogs :
- http://notesfrommwhite.net/2014/07/20/how-to-build-a-windows-2012-r2-vmware-template/
- http://vcdx56.com/2014/02/25/create-multiple-vms-from-existing-vsphere-vm-using-powercli/
- http://longwhiteclouds.com/2015/01/03/sql-server-templates-with-vmware-dude-wheres-my-drive-letters/
- http://longwhiteclouds.com/2015/01/27/nutanix-sql-server-db-vaai-clone-performance/
So, the options are :
- Run several PowerCLI scripts after the deployment (execute via SysPrep or vRealize Orchestrator)
- Use VMware Application Service and automate the deployment via vRealize Automation
Kind Regards,
Doddi Priyambodo