You can customize individual machines after an automated pool is created by starting the machines in maintenance mode.
Procedure
- In Horizon Console, begin creating an automated desktop pool by starting the Add Pool wizard.
- On the Provisioning Settings page, select Specify names manually.
- Select Start machines in maintenance mode.
- Complete the Add Pool wizard to finish creating the desktop pool.
- In vCenter Server, log in, customize, and test the individual virtual machines.
- In Horizon Console, select .
- Select specific machines to release to your users.
- Click .
What to do next
Notify your users that they can log in to their desktops.