Run the System Preparation (Sysprep) tool to remove machine-specific information from the Windows installation, such as its unique hostname and Security Identifier (SID). This process is essential to prevent ID duplication.
Use a Sysprep answer file (unattend.xml) to automate the process and ensure each deployed clone receives a unique hostname.
Finalize and deploy the Golden Image
After preparing the base image, finalize it for use as a template.
Perform final checks to confirm all settings are correct.
Shut down the virtual machine.
Clone the virtual machine to a template. This is your finalized golden image.
Deploy new systems from the template.
Post-deployment system behavior
When a new system is deployed from the golden image (reference virtual image) for the first time:
The Trellix Agent service starts and generates a new, unique GUID for the system.
The Windows operating system generates a new device UUID and other unique identifiers as directed by the Sysprep process.