> 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:

> 1. | From the VMware Infrastructure Client (VMware VIC), connect to VirtualCenter.

> 2. | Power on the virtual machine that you created in Create Virtual Machines.

> 3. | Use the console in VirtualCenter to view the boot process and to send input to the virtual machine.

> 4. | As the Windows Setup process begins, press F6 to add an additional SCSI driver to specify the BusLogic driver on the floppy image.

> 5. | Switch over to the VirtualCenter, select Floppy Drive 1 on the left and select the Connected checkbox.

> 6. | 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.

> 7. | Complete the Windows XP or Vista setup just as you would for a typical Windows installation.

> 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.

> 8. | Apply the most recent Microsoft updates and service pack.

> Recommendation: Install the updates recommended in Supported Operating Systems for Pano Desktop Service.

> 9. | Verify that Windows machine boots properly, that you can log on, and that it joined the domain.

> Next Step(s): Install VMware Tools

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