Clone a VM with a different computer name?

I have a server(Server1) that I need to clone. However every time I clone the VM (Server1) it gives it the same computer name. That I know, this can cause many problems. How can I clone the VM and at the same time change the name to Server2? Thanks in advance.

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netballi

8/22/2022 - Mon

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3/16/2012

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Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

3/16/2012

yse Sysprep, this is the supported method of cloning

or you could use VMware vCenter the CLONE option can use SYSPREP to change the Name and Create a new machine SID for the VM.

netballi

3/16/2012

The step by step guide to help you understand the process and implement the VM cloning.

http://www.petri.co.il/guide-to-creating-and-cloning-virtual-machines.htm

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