Section 8.5. NewSID

8.5. NewSID

NewSID is a free tool you can download from www.sysinternals.com. You need to run this tool if you clone template virtual machines. When you run it you can select a random SID or specify an SID yourself (see Figure 8.13). We recommend the former.

Figure 8-13. Choosing an SID

Click Next. You should now be able to rename your virtual machine (see Figure 8.14).

Figure 8-14. Renaming the Computer

Click Next and you'll be given the option to reboot the computer after the new SID is applied. The SID will then be applied to the virtual machine (see Figure 8.15).

Figure 8-15. Applying the SID

After the vm reboots, you shouldn't run into any issues regarding SID or name problems.

You can use Microsoft's SysPrep tool to accomplish the same thing, but we prefer the NewSID tool. However, if you are creating clones in VirtualCenter, you will need Sysprep. It is required.