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Build a base image

At least one sysprepped VHDX with an installed but not configured operating system is required as base the virtual machines. This process can be automated by invoking buildBaseImage.ps1.

The script will

  • Build a bootable VHDX with the ISOs OS preinstalled (but not yet configured).
  • (Optionally) Get the latest cumulative update and apply it to the virtual drive.
  • Enable Net Framework 3.5 (since it's still required by many apps and products).
  • Shrink the virtual hard disk to its absolute minimum size using sdelete and Optimize-VHD.
  • Place the resulting VHDX in the same directory as the provided ISO. The file may then be moved to .\sources\Images.

Example without installing the latest cumulative update: .\ps\buildBaseImage.ps1 -isoPath 'c:\hyper-v\psvmdeployment\sources\Images\server_2019.iso' -SKU 'Standard (Desktop Experience)'

Example including installing the latest cumulative update: .\ps\buildBaseImage.ps1 -isoPath 'c:\hyper-v\psvmdeployment\sources\Images\server_2019.iso' -SKU 'Standard (Desktop Experience)' -InstallLatestCU -Product 'Windows Server' -Version 2019