Is it possible to convert a VM into a Template?

[FrankvdS]

With the Set-Template it is possible to convert a Template into VM by including parameter -ToVM.

You should expect something simmular in Set-VM by having a parameter like -ToTemplate, but that is not true. So far, it looks like it is only possible to create a template based on a VM, using New-Template

I have been digging on every (relevant) cmdlet, but it looks like it is not supported.

Any suggestions on how to do this?

Frank

[halr9000]

It's pretty easy but not obvious. You have to dip into the SDK a little bit. I agree, there should be a parameter on Set-VM to do this.

Here's how to mark a VM as a template, and a little more besides: http://halr9000.com/article/591

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[FrankvdS]

Thanks Hal.

this is the missing part.

Frank

[Niket]

Hi,

Please refer the below script to convert a VM into a template.

Connect-viserver -server

$vm = Get-VM "VMName" | Get-View

$vm.MarkAsTemplate()

Thanks

Niket