Deploying multiple virtual machines from template using vSphere powercli

Deploying a virtual machine from a template is an easy task but cloning a virtual machine will maintain its computer name, serial number and the license information and deploying multiple Virtual machines for dev test is also a painful job

We can achieve it more easily using vSphere powercli, modify the below script according to your lab details and run it

Change the

• vCenter Host
• Credentials ( username and password )
• Number of VM to deploy
• From which template you want to create a clone
• OS Custom specification
• To which datastore you want to clone the virtual machines
• To which ESXi node you want to attach the VM
• Folder where you want to keep the VM
• Name prefix of the virtualisation