https://19cc27e0.backup-website.pages.dev/en/tags/template/Recent content in Template on NotitiesHugoenWed, 15 Jul 2026 23:50:02 +0200https://19cc27e0.backup-website.pages.dev/en/blog/2026-proxmox-windows-server-2022-template-preparation/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0100https://19cc27e0.backup-website.pages.dev/en/blog/2026-proxmox-windows-server-2022-template-preparation/<p>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.</p> <blockquote> <p>📄 <strong>Download the full guide with screenshots:</strong> <a href="https://19cc27e0.backup-website.pages.dev/documents/WS2022-in-Proxmox-Template-Preparation-Guide.docx">WS2022-in-Proxmox-Template-Preparation-Guide.docx</a></p> </blockquote> <hr> <h2 id="overview">Overview</h2> <p>The full process consists of these steps:</p> <ol> <li>Install VirtIO guest drivers</li> <li>Run Windows Update — fully patch the OS</li> <li>Apply performance tweaks</li> <li>Basic housekeeping — timezone, RDP, IE Enhanced Security</li> <li>Sysprep — generalize and shut down</li> <li>Convert to template in Proxmox</li> </ol> <blockquote> <p><strong>Warning:</strong> Never boot the VM after Sysprep. If you do, the generalization is consumed and the template must be rebuilt from scratch.</p>