Prepare Desktop Virtual Machines : Install Windows XP or Vista

Install Windows XP or Vista
After you create the virtual machines as outlined in Create Virtual Machines, you’re ready to install the operating system (Windows XP or Vista) for those virtual machines.
To install Windows XP or Vista:
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As the Windows Setup process begins, press F6 to add an additional SCSI driver to specify the BusLogic driver on the floppy image.
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Switch over to the VirtualCenter, select Floppy Drive 1 on the left and select the Connected checkbox.
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When Windows XP setup asks for the floppy with the SCSI driver, press ENTER and the system will be able to browse the floppy image that you specified when you created the virtual machine.
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Because this image will be used as a template, it is a good idea to make the configuration as generic as possible. For instance customization, which you’ll do shortly, go to Create Guest Customization Specification.
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Recommendation: Install the updates recommended in Supported Operating Systems for Pano Desktop Service.
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