1. Install ESXi OS using iso image. -Enable Virtualization in CPU settings 2. Open an SSH session to the ESXi host and run the below command to remove MAC esxcli system settings advanced set -o /Net/FollowHardwareMac -i 1 3. Remove the system UUID entry from /etc/vmware/esx.conf sed -i "/\/system\/uuid/d" /etc/vmware/esx.conf 4.M ake the last change persistent run /sbin/auto-backup.sh 5.Make Snapshot now and use for linked clone ,otherwise you can shutdown ,create template and use for cloning.
Virtualization The Future!!!