Creating a Reference Machine from an Endpoint

You assign a pending device as a reference CVD and configure it with applications and settings for a base layer that applies to a set of endpoints. After you build and configure the reference machine, you can centralize the device as a reference machine for base layer capture.

A pending device that is assigned as a reference machine is moved from the Pending Devices list to the Reference CVDs view.

For more information, see the VMware Mirage Administrator's Guide.

Caution:

Files and settings from the reference machine are captured in the base layer, and are then distributed to a large number of endpoint desktops. To avoid unintended consequences, make sure the configuration is appropriate for mass distribution.