– Computer Name: Use virtual machine name. – Shutdown Windows 2012R2 Template server – Clear Microsoft Event Logs: System, Security, Application Uncheck: Hide extensions for known file typesįinalize Windows 2012R2 template procedure
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– Folder options: Check Allows show icons, never thumbnails + Allows show menus + Display the full path in the title bar. – Desktop: Show icons on the Administrators desktop – Power Option: customize power plan to: High performance – Account: Select for local Administrator account: Password never expires – Internet options: Use black + Check: Delete browsing history on exit – Internet Explorer: Turn Internet Explorer Enhanced Security off for Administrators. – Notification bar: Always show all icons and notifications on the taskbar
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– ( Optional security risk!!) Disable UAC: Never notify when: Programs try to install software or make changes to my computer + I make changes to Windows setting : Change the default value from 30 seconds to 5 for faster booting during system failure – Windows Updates: Install all available Windows Updates – Computer Name: change full computer name to W2012R2-DC-TMPL – Enable Remote Desktop Protocol: Allow connections from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication (recommended) – Install VMware display driver: VMware SVGA 3D (Microsoft Corporation – WDDM)ĭriver located: C:\Program Files\Common Files\VMware\Drivers\wddm_video\ – Change the CD/DVD Drive 1 from drive letter D:\ to X:\ For more information about software and hardware support, please check the VMware Compatibility Guide. – Always install the latest VMware Tools (in my case: ESXi 5.5 u2) Support for Windows Server 2012 R2 has been introduced for these products: ESXi 5.0 Update 2, ESXi 5.1, ESXi 5.1 Update 1 and ESXi 5.5. Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 template configuration Virtual Hardware (VMX) Template configuration HardwareĤ0 GB, Thick Provision Eager Zeroed ( General