You can manage software packages (VIBs), image profiles, and software depots by using the vSphere ESXi Image Builder service in the vSphere Web Client .
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Add a Software Depot vSphere Web Client . Import a Software Depot vSphere Web Client . Clone an Image Profile vSphere Web Client to clone image profiles. You can clone an image profile when you want to make small changes to the VIB list in a profile, or if you want to use hosts from different vendors and want to use the same basic profile, but want to add vendor-specific VIBs. Create an Image Profile vSphere Web Client instead of cloning an existing one. You might consider creating a new image profile if it differs significantly from the image profiles in your inventory. Edit an Image Profile vSphere Web Client . You can change the name, details and VIB list of an image profile. Compare Image Profiles vSphere Web Client , for example, to see if they have the same VIB list, version, or acceptance level. Move an Image Profile to a Different Software Depot vSphere Web Client . You can move an image profile to a custom depot to edit the image profile. Export an Image Profile to ISO or Offline Bundle ZIP vSphere Web Client . You can use the ISO image as an ESXi installer or to upgrade hosts with vSphere Upgrade Manager. The ZIP file contains metadata and the VIBs of the image profile. You can use it for ESXi upgrades or as an offline depot.
