> (Overview) Prepare Desktop Virtual Machines
> Before You Begin: Set up the Pano Manager, as outlined in (Overview) Integrate Pano Manager into Your Environment, before you prepare DVMs.
> When you prepare a DVM you might intend to use that single machine directly, or you might intend to use that DVM as the template from which other DVMs are cloned:

> • | The Perform basic DVM setup section of the following workflow describes how to create a DVM that is suitable for immediate use. The steps in this section are required for a typical trial, or as the basis for building a template.

> • | The Tune settings section of the following workflow describes how to configure settings for an optimal end user experience. Perform the steps in this section to deploy DVMs to end users.

> • | The Automate deployment section of the following workflow describes how to take advantage of the Pano VDS’s ability to automatically deploy DVMs.

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> Perform basic DVM setup
> 1. | Prepare to create a DVM.
> | Prepare To Create Desktop Virtual Machines
> 2. | Create the virtual machine.
> | Create Virtual Machines
> 3. | Install Windows.
> | Install Windows XP or Vista
> 4. | Install VMware Tools.
> | Install VMware Tools
> 5. | (Important) Set hardware acceleration to Full.
> | Set Hardware Acceleration
> 6. | Install the Pano Desktop Service.
> | Install Pano DAS
> 7. | Make sure that network settings (firewalls, proxies, etc.) are properly configured in the DVM.
> | Configure DVM Firewall
> 8. | Make sure that the desktop virtual machine is enabled for Remote Desktop, and that the user(s) of the desktop virtual machine are added to the Remote Desktop Users Group for that computer.
> | (RDP Connections Only) Enable Remote Desktop and Set Remote Desktop Users
> 9. | Wait! Let’s test DVM connectivity. Don’t proceed unless you have DVM connectivity.
> | Verify DVM Connectivity Troubleshoot DVM Login Problems Verify Newly Created DVMs
> Tune settings
> 10. | (Recommended) Control session timeouts.
> | Control Session Timeouts
> 11. | (Optional) For additional security, consider using USB filters to limit USB device use.
> | Restrict or Allow Use of Specific USB Devices
> 12. | (Optional) Configure video display for 24‑bit color depth. 16‑bit provides better user experience for most users.
> Graphics are much sharper with 24‑bit color. | Configure Pano DAS for 24-bit Color
> Automate deployment
> 13. | Make the necessary changes to optimize DVM performance. You must do so before you create the template.
> You must do so before you create the DVM template so that all DVMs that you provision from this template receive the performance benefits. | Optimize DVM Performance
> 14. | If you intend to use automated provisioning (via Permanently Assigned Desktops collection type or Pooled Desktops collection type), create a DVM template.
> | Create DVM Templates
> 15. | Install Microsoft Sysprep tools on VirtualCenter Server.
> | Install Sysprep Tools on VirtualCenter Server
> 16. | Create the guest specification.
> | Create Guest Customization Specification
> 17. | Test deployment.
> | Test DVM Deployment

> Next Step(s): If you’re performing this workflow as part of a deployment, return to (Start Here) Deploy Pano VDS to determine the next step.

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