Create template of nested ESXi for cloning and repeat use

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It is possible to setup template for ESXi for cloning. To do that use:

  1. Install ESXi on a VM normally
  2. Enable ESXi shell / console
  3. Connect to ESXi console (Ctl+Alt+F2)
  4. Required Enable ESXi vmkernel ports to use MAC ID from vmnic using:
    esxcli system settings advanced set -o /Net/FollowHardwareMac -i 1
    Also see Install nested ESXi on top of ESXi in a VM
  5. Delete UUID of system using
    sed -i 's#/system/uuid.*##' /etc/vmware/esx.conf
  6. Shutdown esxi host and create template
  7. Create ESXi clones using this template
  8. On each cloned ESXi host if the UUID of cloned VMFS Volume is same then use
    esxcli storage vmfs snapshot resignature -l [VMFS-VOLUME]

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