Convert a Virtual Machine to a Template

Convert a powered-off virtual machine to a template. After conversion, the source VM becomes template-only and will be removed from the virtual machine navigation tree. The template will appear in the Image and Template > Template File navigation tree.

Make sure the virtual machine is shut down.
Detach all shared disks and RDM disks on the virtual machine.
Make sure the virtual machine has not associated with any backup plans.

In the left navigation pane, select Inventory > VM and Host.
Select the target VM and click Actions > Template > Convert to Template.
Review the selected target and click OK.

After converting a virtual machine to a template, you can use this template to quickly deploy virtual machines with the same attributes.