You can create a standalone virtual machine by customizing the VM settings or by using a VM template. What to read next Create a Standalone Virtual MachineYou can create a standalone VM with customizable settings. Create a Virtual Machine from a TemplateYou can create a standalone virtual machine from a template that you select from the templates catalog. Fast Provisioning of Virtual MachinesFast provisioning saves time by using linked clones for virtual machine (VM) provisioning operations. Parent topic: Working with Virtual Machines