With Linux customization workflows, you can clone a Linux virtual machine and customize the guest operating system.

To access these workflows, navigate to Library > Workflows and enter the vcenter, virtual_machine_management, clone and linux_customization tags in the workflow search box.

Workflow Name Description
Clone, Linux with multiple NICs Clones a Linux virtual machine, performs the guest operating system customization, and configures up to four virtual network cards.
Clone, Linux with a single NIC Clones a Linux virtual machine, performs the guest operating system customization, and configures one virtual network card.