Creating Host Profiles

The Host Profile is created by extracting the host configuration information from a reference ESXi host. Once created, it will be listed as an object of the type Host Profile in the Host Profiles Objects tab.

Keep in mind that you will need access to a vCenter Server to create Host Profiles. This is because the object data corresponding to the Host Profiles created is saved in the vCenter Server database.

Getting ready

Before you begin, make sure that you have identified a reference host to extract the configuration and form a template. For instructions on how to prepare a reference host, read the previous recipe, Preparing a reference host.

How it works...

The following procedure will help you create a Host Profile from a reference host:

1. Log in to the vSphere web client and navigate to the reference ESXi host from the inventory.
2. Right-click on the ESXi host, navigate to Host Profiles | Extract Host Profile:

3. On the Extract Host Profile wizard screen, supply a Name for the...