https://www.vandenboom.icu/en/tags/template/Recent content in template on NotitiesHugo -- gohugo.ioenTue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100https://www.vandenboom.icu/en/blog/2026-proxmox-windows-server-2022-template-preparation/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100https://www.vandenboom.icu/en/blog/2026-proxmox-windows-server-2022-template-preparation/This guide covers the complete process of preparing a freshly installed Windows Server 2022 VM as a reusable Proxmox template. All future VMs (CA server, member servers, etc.) are cloned from this template, saving significant time and ensuring a consistent baseline across the entire lab. 📄 Download the full guide with screenshots: WS2022-in-Proxmox-Template-Preparation-Guide.docx Overview The full process consists of these steps: Install VirtIO guest drivers Run Windows Update — fully patch the OS Apply performance tweaks Basic housekeeping — timezone, RDP, IE Enhanced Security Sysprep — generalize and shut down Convert to template in Proxmox Warning: Never boot the VM after Sysprep.