You can manage software packages (VIBs), image profiles, and software depots by using the vSphere ESXi Image Builder service in the vSphere Client. What to read next Add a Software DepotBefore you can work with software depots and customize image profiles, you must add one or more software depots to the vSphere ESXi Image Builder inventory. You can add a software depot by using the vSphere Client. Import a Software DepotIf an offline depot is located on your local file system, import the ZIP file to the vSphere ESXi Image Builder inventory. Clone an Image ProfileUse the vSphere Client to clone image profiles. Create an Image ProfileYou can create a new image profile by using the vSphere Client instead of cloning an existing one. Edit an Image ProfileYou can edit image profiles by using the vSphere Client. You can change the name, details and VIB list of an image profile. Compare Image ProfilesYou can compare two image profiles by using the vSphere Client to check if they have the same VIB list, version, or acceptance level. Move an Image Profile to a Different Software DepotYou can move image profiles between custom depots by using the vSphere Client and modify it without affecting the source depot's configuration. Export an Image Profile to ISO or Offline Bundle ZIPYou can export an image profile to an ISO image or a ZIP file by using the vSphere Client. Regenerate an Image ProfileIf you use Auto Deploy to add stateful ESXi hosts to a cluster that you manage by using an image, all hosts must have the same software specification. Parent topic: Customizing Installations with vSphere ESXi Image Builder
