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Merge pull request #6386 from DanHam/hyperv-doc-fix 

Fixes for Hyper-V ISO and VMCX docs
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Type: `hyperv-iso` Type: `hyperv-iso`
The Hyper-V Packer builder is able to create [Hyper-V](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/solutions/virtualization.aspx) The Hyper-V Packer builder is able to create
[Hyper-V](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/solutions/virtualization.aspx)
virtual machines and export them, starting from an ISO image. virtual machines and export them, starting from an ISO image.
The builder builds a virtual machine by creating a new virtual machine The builder builds a virtual machine by creating a new virtual machine from
from scratch, booting it, installing an OS, provisioning software within scratch. Typically, the VM is booted, an OS is installed, and software is
the OS, then shutting it down. The result of the Hyper-V builder is a directory provisioned within the OS. Finally the VM is shut down. The result of the
containing all the files necessary to run the virtual machine portably. Hyper-V builder is a directory containing all the files necessary to run
the virtual machine portably.
## Basic Example ## Basic Example
Here is a basic example. This example is not functional. It will start the Here is a basic example. This example is not functional. It will start the OS
OS installer but then fail because we don't provide the preseed file for installer but then fail because we don't provide the preseed file for Ubuntu
Ubuntu to self-install. Still, the example serves to show the basic configuration: to self-install. Still, the example serves to show the basic configuration:
``` json ``` json
{ {
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} }
``` ```
It is important to add a `shutdown_command`. By default Packer halts the By default Packer will perform a hard power off of a virtual machine.
virtual machine and the file system may not be sync'd. Thus, changes made in a However, when a machine is powered off this way, it is possible that
provisioner might not be saved. changes made to the VMs file system may not be fully synced, possibly
leading to corruption of files or lost changes. As such, it is important to
add a `shutdown_command`. This tells Packer how to safely shutdown and
power off the VM.
## Configuration Reference ## Configuration Reference
There are many configuration options available for the Hyper-V builder. There are many configuration options available for the Hyper-V builder. They
They are organized below into two categories: required and optional. Within are organized below into two categories: required and optional. Within each
each category, the available options are alphabetized and described. category, the available options are alphabetized and described.
In addition to the options listed here, a In addition to the options listed here, a
[communicator](/docs/templates/communicator.html) [communicator](/docs/templates/communicator.html) can be configured for this
can be configured for this builder. builder.
### Required: ### Required:
- `iso_checksum` (string) - The checksum for the OS ISO file or virtual - `iso_checksum` (string) - The checksum for the ISO file or virtual
harddrive file. Because these files are so large, this is required and hard drive file. The algorithm to use when computing the checksum is
Packer will verify it prior to booting a virtual machine with the ISO or specified with `iso_checksum_type`.
virtual harddrive attached. The type of the checksum is specified with
`iso_checksum_type`, documented below.
- `iso_checksum_type` (string) - The type of the checksum specified in - `iso_checksum_type` (string) - The algorithm to be used when computing
`iso_checksum`. Valid values are "none", "md5", "sha1", "sha256", or the checksum of the file specified in `iso_checksum`. Currently, valid
"sha512" currently. While "none" will skip checksumming, this is not values are "none", "md5", "sha1", "sha256", or "sha512". Since the
recommended since ISO files and virtual harddrive files are generally large validity of ISO and virtual disk files are typically crucial to a
and corruption does happen from time to time. successful build, Packer performs a check of any supplied media by
default. While setting "none" will cause Packer to skip this check,
corruption of large files such as ISOs and virtual hard drives can
occur from time to time. As such, skipping this check is not
recommended.
- `iso_url` (string) - A URL to the ISO containing the installation image or - `iso_url` (string) - A URL to the ISO containing the installation image or
virtual harddrive vhd or vhdx file to clone. This URL can be either an HTTP virtual hard drive (VHD or VHDX) file to clone. This URL can be either an
URL or a file URL (or path to a file). If this is an HTTP URL, Packer will HTTP URL or a file URL (or path to a file). If this is an HTTP URL, Packer
download the file and cache it between runs. will download the file and cache it between runs.
### Optional: ### Optional:
- `boot_command` (array of strings) - This is an array of commands to type - `boot_command` (array of strings) - This is an array of commands to type
when the virtual machine is first booted. The goal of these commands should when the virtual machine is first booted. The goal of these commands
be to type just enough to initialize the operating system installer. Special should be to type just enough to initialize the operating system
keys can be typed as well, and are covered in the section below on the boot installer. Special keys can be typed as well, and are covered in the
command. If this is not specified, it is assumed the installer will start section below on the boot command. If this is not specified, it is assumed
itself. the installer will start itself.
- `boot_wait` (string) - The time to wait after booting the initial virtual - `boot_wait` (string) - The time to wait after booting the initial virtual
machine before typing the `boot_command`. The value of this should be machine before typing the `boot_command`. The value specified should be
a duration. Examples are "5s" and "1m30s" which will cause Packer to wait a duration. For example, setting a duration of "1m30s" would cause
five seconds and one minute 30 seconds, respectively. If this isn't specified, Packer to wait for 1 minute 30 seconds before typing the boot command.
the default is 10 seconds. The default duration is "10s" (10 seconds).
- `cpu` (number) - The number of cpus the virtual machine should use. If this isn't specified, - `cpu` (number) - The number of CPUs the virtual machine should use. If
the default is 1 cpu. this isn't specified, the default is 1 CPU.
- `disk_additional_size` (array of integers) - The size(s) of any additional - `differencing_disk` (boolean) - If true enables differencing disks. Only
hard disks for the VM in megabytes. If this is not specified then the VM the changes will be written to the new disk. This is especially useful if
will only contain a primary hard disk. Additional drives will be attached to the SCSI your source is a VHD/VHDX. This defaults to `false`.
interface only. The builder uses expandable, not fixed-size virtual hard disks,
so the actual file representing the disk will not use the full size unless it is full. - `disk_additional_size` (array of integers) - The size or sizes of any
additional hard disks for the VM in megabytes. If this is not specified
then the VM will only contain a primary hard disk. Additional drives
will be attached to the SCSI interface only. The builder uses
expandable rather than fixed-size virtual hard disks, so the actual
file representing the disk will not use the full size unless it is
full.
- `disk_block_size` (string) - The block size of the VHD to be created.
Recommended disk block size for Linux hyper-v guests is 1 MiB. This
defaults to "32 MiB".
- `disk_size` (number) - The size, in megabytes, of the hard disk to create - `disk_size` (number) - The size, in megabytes, of the hard disk to create
for the VM. By default, this is 40 GB. for the VM. By default, this is 40 GB.
- `differencing_disk` (boolean) - If true enables differencing disks. Only the changes will be written to the new disk. This is especially useful if your - `enable_dynamic_memory` (boolean) - If `true` enable dynamic memory for
source is a vhd/vhdx. This defaults to false. the virtual machine. This defaults to `false`.
- `headless` (boolean) - Packer defaults to building Hyper-V virtual - `enable_mac_spoofing` (boolean) - If `true` enable MAC address spoofing
machines by launching a GUI that shows the console of the machine for the virtual machine. This defaults to `false`.
being built. When this value is set to true, the machine will start without
a console.
- `skip_export` (boolean) - If true skips VM export. If you are interested only in the vhd/vhdx files, you can enable this option. This will create - `enable_secure_boot` (boolean) - If `true` enable secure boot for the
inline disks which improves the build performance. There will not be any copying of source vhds to temp directory. This defaults to false. virtual machine. This defaults to `false`. See `secure_boot_template`
below for additional settings.
- `enable_dynamic_memory` (boolean) - If true enable dynamic memory for virtual machine. - `enable_virtualization_extensions` (boolean) - If `true` enable
This defaults to false. virtualization extensions for the virtual machine. This defaults to
`false`. For nested virtualization you need to enable MAC spoofing,
- `enable_mac_spoofing` (boolean) - If true enable mac spoofing for virtual machine. disable dynamic memory and have at least 4GB of RAM assigned to the
This defaults to false. virtual machine.
- `enable_secure_boot` (boolean) - If true enable secure boot for virtual machine. This defaults to false.
- `secure_boot_template` (string) - The secure boot template to be configured. Valid values are "MicrosoftWindows" (Windows) or
"MicrosoftUEFICertificateAuthority" (Linux). This only takes effect if enable_secure_boot is set to "true". This defaults to "MicrosoftWindows".
- `enable_virtualization_extensions` (boolean) - If true enable virtualization extensions for virtual machine.
This defaults to false. For nested virtualization you need to enable mac spoofing, disable dynamic memory
and have at least 4GB of RAM for virtual machine.
- `floppy_files` (array of strings) - A list of files to place onto a floppy
disk that is attached when the VM is booted. This is most useful
for unattended Windows installs, which look for an `Autounattend.xml` file
on removable media. By default, no floppy will be attached. All files
listed in this setting get placed into the root directory of the floppy
and the floppy is attached as the first floppy device. Currently, no
support exists for creating sub-directories on the floppy. Wildcard
characters (`*`, `?`, and `[]`) are allowed. Directory names are also allowed,
which will add all the files found in the directory to the floppy.
- `floppy_dirs` (array of strings) - A list of directories to place onto - `floppy_dirs` (array of strings) - A list of directories to place onto
the floppy disk recursively. This is similar to the `floppy_files` option the floppy disk recursively. This is similar to the `floppy_files` option
except that the directory structure is preserved. This is useful for when except that the directory structure is preserved. This is useful for when
your floppy disk includes drivers or if you just want to organize it's your floppy disk includes drivers or if you just want to organize it's
contents as a hierarchy. Wildcard characters (\*, ?, and \[\]) are allowed. contents as a hierarchy. Wildcard characters (\*, ?, and \[\]) are
The maximum summary size of all files in the listed directories are the allowed. The maximum summary size of all files in the listed directories
same as in `floppy_files`. are the same as in `floppy_files`.
- `floppy_files` (array of strings) - A list of files to place onto a floppy
disk that is attached when the VM is booted. This is most useful for
unattended Windows installs, which look for an `Autounattend.xml` file on
removable media. By default, no floppy will be attached. All files listed
in this setting get placed into the root directory of the floppy and the
floppy is attached as the first floppy device. Currently, no support
exists for creating sub-directories on the floppy. Wildcard characters
(`*`, `?`, and `[]`) are allowed. Directory names are also allowed, which
will add all the files found in the directory to the floppy.
- `generation` (number) - The Hyper-V generation for the virtual machine. By - `generation` (number) - The Hyper-V generation for the virtual machine. By
default, this is 1. Generation 2 Hyper-V virtual machines do not support default, this is 1. Generation 2 Hyper-V virtual machines do not support
floppy drives. In this scenario use `secondary_iso_images` instead. Hard floppy drives. In this scenario use `secondary_iso_images` instead. Hard
drives and dvd drives will also be scsi and not ide. drives and DVD drives will also be SCSI and not IDE.
- `guest_additions_mode` (string) - How should guest additions be installed. - `guest_additions_mode` (string) - If set to `attach` then attach and
If value `attach` then attach iso image with by specified by `guest_additions_path`. mount the ISO image specified in `guest_additions_path`. If set to
Otherwise guest additions is not installed. `none` then guest additions are not attached and mounted; This is the
default.
- `guest_additions_path` (string) - The path to the iso image for guest additions. - `guest_additions_path` (string) - The path to the ISO image for guest
additions.
- `http_directory` (string) - Path to a directory to serve using an HTTP - `headless` (boolean) - Packer defaults to building Hyper-V virtual
server. The files in this directory will be available over HTTP that will machines by launching a GUI that shows the console of the machine being
be requestable from the virtual machine. This is useful for hosting built. When this value is set to true, the machine will start without a
kickstart files and so on. By default this is "", which means no HTTP console.
server will be started. The address and port of the HTTP server will be
available as variables in `boot_command`. This is covered in more detail - `http_directory` (string) - Path to a directory to serve using Packers
below. inbuilt HTTP server. The files in this directory will be available
over HTTP to the virtual machine. This is useful for hosting kickstart
files and so on. By default this value is unset and the HTTP server is
not started. The address and port of the HTTP server will be available
as variables in `boot_command`. This is covered in more detail below.
- `http_port_min` and `http_port_max` (number) - These are the minimum and - `http_port_min` and `http_port_max` (number) - These are the minimum and
maximum port to use for the HTTP server started to serve the `http_directory`. maximum port to use for the HTTP server started to serve the
Because Packer often runs in parallel, Packer will choose a randomly available `http_directory`. Since Packer often runs in parallel, a randomly
port in this range to run the HTTP server. If you want to force the HTTP available port in this range will be repeatedly chosen until an
server to be on one port, make this minimum and maximum port the same. available port is found. To force the HTTP server to use a specific
port, set an identical value for `http_port_min` and `http_port_max`.
By default the values are 8000 and 9000, respectively. By default the values are 8000 and 9000, respectively.
- `iso_urls` (array of strings) - Multiple URLs for the ISO to download. - `iso_target_extension` (string) - The extension of the ISO file after
Packer will try these in order. If anything goes wrong attempting to download
or while downloading a single URL, it will move on to the next. All URLs
must point to the same file (same checksum). By default this is empty
and `iso_url` is used. Only one of `iso_url` or `iso_urls` can be specified.
- `iso_target_extension` (string) - The extension of the iso file after
download. This defaults to "iso". download. This defaults to "iso".
- `iso_target_path` (string) - The path where the iso should be saved after - `iso_target_path` (string) - The path where the ISO should be saved after
download. By default will go in the packer cache, with a hash of the download. By default the ISO will be saved in the Packer cache
original filename as its name. directory with a hash of the original filename as its name.
- `iso_urls` (array of strings) - Multiple URLs for the ISO to download.
Packer will try these in order. If anything goes wrong attempting to
download or while downloading a single URL, it will move on to the next.
All URLs must point to the same file (same checksum). By default this is
empty and `iso_url` is used. Only one of `iso_url` or `iso_urls` can be
specified.
- `mac_address` (string) - This allows a specific MAC address to be used on
the default virtual network card. The MAC address must be a string with
no delimiters, for example "0000deadbeef".
- `output_directory` (string) - This is the path to the directory where the - `output_directory` (string) - This is the path to the directory where the
resulting virtual machine will be created. This may be relative or absolute. resulting virtual machine will be created. This may be relative or
If relative, the path is relative to the working directory when `packer` absolute. If relative, the path is relative to the working directory when
is executed. This directory must not exist or be empty prior to running the builder. `packer` is executed. This directory must not exist or be empty prior to
By default this is "output-BUILDNAME" where "BUILDNAME" is the name running the builder. By default this is "output-BUILDNAME" where
of the build. "BUILDNAME" is the name of the build.
- `ram_size` (number) - The size, in megabytes, of the ram to create - `ram_size` (number) - The amount, in megabytes, of RAM to assign to the
for the VM. By default, this is 1 GB. VM. By default, this is 1 GB.
- `secondary_iso_images` (array of strings) - A list of iso paths to attached to a - `secondary_iso_images` (array of strings) - A list of ISO paths to
VM when it is booted. This is most useful for unattended Windows installs, which attach to a VM when it is booted. This is most useful for unattended
look for an `Autounattend.xml` file on removable media. By default, no Windows installs, which look for an `Autounattend.xml` file on removable
secondary iso will be attached. media. By default, no secondary ISO will be attached.
- `shutdown_command` (string) - The command to use to gracefully shut down the machine once all - `secure_boot_template` (string) - The secure boot template to be
the provisioning is done. By default this is an empty string, which tells Packer to just configured. Valid values are "MicrosoftWindows" (Windows) or
forcefully shut down the machine unless a shutdown command takes place inside script so this may "MicrosoftUEFICertificateAuthority" (Linux). This only takes effect if
safely be omitted. If one or more scripts require a reboot it is suggested to leave this blank `enable_secure_boot` is set to "true". This defaults to "MicrosoftWindows".
since reboots may fail and specify the final shutdown command in your last script.
- `shutdown_command` (string) - The command to use to gracefully shut down
the machine once all provisioning is complete. By default this is an
empty string, which tells Packer to just forcefully shut down the
machine. This setting can be safely omitted if for example, a shutdown
command to gracefully halt the machine is configured inside a
provisioning script. If one or more scripts require a reboot it is
suggested to leave this blank (since reboots may fail) and instead
specify the final shutdown command in your last script.
- `shutdown_timeout` (string) - The amount of time to wait after executing - `shutdown_timeout` (string) - The amount of time to wait after executing
the `shutdown_command` for the virtual machine to actually shut down. the `shutdown_command` for the virtual machine to actually shut down.
If it doesn't shut down in this time, it is an error. By default, the timeout If the machine doesn't shut down in this time it is considered an
is "5m", or five minutes. error. By default, the time out is "5m" (five minutes).
- `skip_compaction` (boolean) - If true skip compacting the hard disk for virtual machine when - `skip_compaction` (boolean) - If `true` skip compacting the hard disk for
exporting. This defaults to false. the virtual machine when exporting. This defaults to `false`.
- `switch_name` (string) - The name of the switch to connect the virtual machine to. Be defaulting - `skip_export` (boolean) - If `true` Packer will skip the export of the
this to an empty string, Packer will try to determine the switch to use by looking for VM. If you are interested only in the VHD/VHDX files, you can enable
external switch that is up and running. this option. This will create inline disks which improves the build
performance. There will not be any copying of source VHDs to the temp
directory. This defaults to `false`.
- `switch_vlan_id` (string) - This is the vlan of the virtual switch's network card. - `switch_name` (string) - The name of the switch to connect the virtual
By default none is set. If none is set then a vlan is not set on the switch's network card. machine to. By default, leaving this value unset will cause Packer to
If this value is set it should match the vlan specified in by `vlan_id`. try and determine the switch to use by looking for an external switch
that is up and running.
- `use_fixed_vhd_format` (boolean) - If true, creates the boot disk on the virtual machine as - `switch_vlan_id` (string) - This is the VLAN of the virtual switch's
a fixed VHD format disk. The default is false, which creates a dynamic VHDX format disk. This network card. By default none is set. If none is set then a VLAN is not
option requires setting `generation` to 1, `skip_compaction` to true, and `differencing_disk` to false. set on the switch's network card. If this value is set it should match
Additionally, any value entered for `disk_block_size` will be ignored. The most likely use case for this the VLAN specified in by `vlan_id`.
option is outputing a disk that is in the format required for upload to Azure.
- `temp_path` (string) - This is the temporary path in which Packer will
create the virtual machine. By default the value is the system `%temp%`.
- `use_fixed_vhd_format` (boolean) - If true, creates the boot disk on the
virtual machine as a fixed VHD format disk. The default is `false`, which
creates a dynamic VHDX format disk. This option requires setting
`generation` to `1`, `skip_compaction` to `true`, and
`differencing_disk` to `false`. Additionally, any value entered for
`disk_block_size` will be ignored. The most likely use case for this
option is outputing a disk that is in the format required for upload to
Azure.
- `vhd_temp_path` (string) - A separate path to be used for storing the VM's - `vhd_temp_path` (string) - A separate path to be used for storing the VM's
disk image. The purpose is to enable reading and writing to take place on disk image. The purpose is to enable reading and writing to take place on
different physical disks (read from VHD temp path, write to regular temp different physical disks (read from VHD temp path, write to regular temp
path while exporting the VM) to eliminate a single-disk bottleneck. path while exporting the VM) to eliminate a single-disk bottleneck.
- `vlan_id` (string) - This is the vlan of the virtual machine's network card - `vlan_id` (string) - This is the VLAN of the virtual machine's network
for the new virtual machine. By default none is set. If none is set then card for the new virtual machine. By default none is set. If none is set
vlans are not set on the virtual machine's network card. then VLANs are not set on the virtual machine's network card.
- `mac_address` (string) - This allows a specific MAC address to be used on the - `vm_name` (string) - This is the name of the new virtual machine,
default virtual network card. The MAC address must be a string with no without the file extension. By default this is "packer-BUILDNAME",
delimiters, for example "0000deadbeef".
- `vm_name` (string) - This is the name of the virtual machine for the new virtual
machine, without the file extension. By default this is "packer-BUILDNAME",
where "BUILDNAME" is the name of the build. where "BUILDNAME" is the name of the build.
- `temp_path` (string) - This is the temporary path in which Packer will create the virtual
machine. Default value is system `%temp%`
- `disk_block_size` (string) - The block size of the VHD to be created.
Recommended disk block size for Linux hyper-v guests is 1 MiB. This defaults to "32 MiB".
## Boot Command ## Boot Command
The `boot_command` configuration is very important: it specifies the keys The `boot_command` configuration is very important: it specifies the keys to
to type when the virtual machine is first booted in order to start the type when the virtual machine is first booted in order to start the OS
OS installer. This command is typed after `boot_wait`, which gives the installer. This command is typed after `boot_wait`, which gives the virtual
virtual machine some time to actually load the ISO. machine some time to actually load the ISO.
As documented above, the `boot_command` is an array of strings. The As documented above, the `boot_command` is an array of strings. The strings
strings are all typed in sequence. It is an array only to improve readability are all typed in sequence. It is an array only to improve readability within
within the template. the template.
The boot command is "typed" character for character over the virtual keyboard The boot command is "typed" character for character over the virtual keyboard
to the machine, simulating a human actually typing the keyboard. to the machine, simulating a human actually typing the keyboard.
<%= partial "partials/builders/boot-command" %> <%= partial "partials/builders/boot-command" %>
Example boot command. This is actually a working boot command used to start The example shown below is a working boot command used to start an Ubuntu
an Ubuntu 12.04 installer: 12.04 installer:
``` json ``` json
[ [
@ -287,23 +317,27 @@ For more examples of various boot commands, see the sample projects from our
## Integration Services ## Integration Services
Packer will automatically attach the integration services iso as a dvd drive Packer will automatically attach the integration services ISO as a DVD drive
for the version of Hyper-V that is running. for the version of Hyper-V that is running.
## Generation 1 vs Generation 2 ## Generation 1 vs Generation 2
Floppy drives are no longer supported by generation 2 machines. This requires you to Floppy drives are no longer supported by generation 2 machines. This requires
take another approach when dealing with preseed or answer files. Two possible options you to take another approach when dealing with preseed or answer files. Two
are using virtual dvd drives or using the built in web server. possible options are using virtual DVD drives or using Packers built in web
server.
When dealing with Windows you need to enable UEFI drives for generation 2 virtual machines. When dealing with Windows you need to enable UEFI drives for generation 2
virtual machines.
## Creating iso from directory ## Creating an ISO From a Directory
Programs like mkisofs can be used to create an iso from a directory. Programs like mkisofs can be used to create an ISO from a directory. There is
There is a [windows version of mkisofs](http://opensourcepack.blogspot.co.uk/p/cdrtools.html). a [windows version of
mkisofs](http://opensourcepack.blogspot.co.uk/p/cdrtools.html) available.
Example powershell script. This is an actually working powershell script used to create a Windows answer iso: Below is a working PowerShell script that can be used to create a Windows
answer ISO:
``` powershell ``` powershell
$isoFolder = "answer-iso" $isoFolder = "answer-iso"
@ -802,7 +836,7 @@ Finish Setup cache proxy during installation -->
sysprep-unattend.xml: sysprep-unattend.xml:
``` text ``` xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend">
<settings pass="generalize"> <settings pass="generalize">
@ -866,8 +900,8 @@ Finish proxy after sysprep -->
## Example For Ubuntu Vivid Generation 2 ## Example For Ubuntu Vivid Generation 2
If you are running Windows under virtualization, you may need to create If you are running Windows under virtualization, you may need to create a
a virtual switch with an `External` connection type. virtual switch with an `External` connection type.
### Packer config: ### Packer config:
@ -916,7 +950,7 @@ a virtual switch with an `External` connection type.
"generation": 2, "generation": 2,
"enable_secure_boot": false "enable_secure_boot": false
} }
] ]
} }
``` ```

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The Hyper-V Packer builder is able to clone an existing Hyper-V virtual machine and export them. The Hyper-V Packer builder is able to clone an existing Hyper-V virtual machine and export them.
layout: "docs" layout: "docs"
sidebar_current: 'docs-builders-hyperv-vmcx' sidebar_current: 'docs-builders-hyperv-vmcx'
page_title: "Hyper-V Builder (from an vmcx)" page_title: "Hyper-V Builder (from a vmcx)"
--- ---
# Hyper-V Builder (from a vmcx) # Hyper-V Builder (from a vmcx)
Type: `hyperv-vmcx` Type: `hyperv-vmcx`
The Hyper-V Packer builder is able to use exported virtual machines or clone existing The Hyper-V Packer builder is able to use exported virtual machines or clone
existing
[Hyper-V](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/solutions/virtualization.aspx) [Hyper-V](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/server-cloud/solutions/virtualization.aspx)
virtual machines. virtual machines.
The builder imports a virtual machine or clones an existing virtual machine boots it, Typically, the builder imports or clones an existing virtual machine,
and provisioning software within the OS, then shutting it down. The result of the boots it, provisions software within the OS, and then shuts it down. The
Hyper-V builder is a directory containing all the files necessary to run the virtual result of the Hyper-V builder is a directory containing all the files
machine portably. necessary to run the virtual machine portably.
## Basic Example ## Basic Example
Here is a basic example. This example is not functional. It will start the Here is a basic example. This example is not functional. It will start the OS
OS installer but then fail because we don't provide the preseed file for installer but then fail because we don't provide the preseed file for Ubuntu
Ubuntu to self-install. Still, the example serves to show the basic configuration: to self-install. Still, the example serves to show the basic configuration:
Import from folder: Import from folder:
```json ``` json
{ {
"type": "hyperv-vmcx", "type": "hyperv-vmcx",
"clone_from_vmxc_path": "c:\\virtual machines\\ubuntu-12.04.5-server-amd64", "clone_from_vmxc_path": "c:\\virtual machines\\ubuntu-12.04.5-server-amd64",
@ -41,7 +42,7 @@ Import from folder:
Clone from existing virtual machine: Clone from existing virtual machine:
```json ``` json
{ {
"clone_from_vm_name": "ubuntu-12.04.5-server-amd64", "clone_from_vm_name": "ubuntu-12.04.5-server-amd64",
"shutdown_command": "echo 'packer' | sudo -S shutdown -P now", "shutdown_command": "echo 'packer' | sudo -S shutdown -P now",
@ -51,19 +52,22 @@ Clone from existing virtual machine:
} }
``` ```
It is important to add a `shutdown_command`. By default Packer halts the By default Packer will perform a hard power off of a virtual machine.
virtual machine and the file system may not be sync'd. Thus, changes made in a However, when a machine is powered off this way, it is possible that
provisioner might not be saved. changes made to the VMs file system may not be fully synced, possibly
leading to corruption of files or lost changes. As such, it is important to
add a `shutdown_command`. This tells Packer how to safely shutdown and
power off the VM.
## Configuration Reference ## Configuration Reference
There are many configuration options available for the Hyper-V builder. There are many configuration options available for the Hyper-V builder. They
They are organized below into two categories: required and optional. Within are organized below into two categories: required and optional. Within each
each category, the available options are alphabetized and described. category, the available options are alphabetized and described.
In addition to the options listed here, a In addition to the options listed here, a
[communicator](/docs/templates/communicator.html) [communicator](/docs/templates/communicator.html) can be configured for this
can be configured for this builder. builder.
### Required for virtual machine import: ### Required for virtual machine import:
@ -77,117 +81,126 @@ can be configured for this builder.
### Optional: ### Optional:
- `clone_from_snapshot_name` (string) - The name of the snapshot
- `clone_all_snapshots` (boolean) - Should all snapshots be cloned when the
machine is cloned.
- `boot_command` (array of strings) - This is an array of commands to type - `boot_command` (array of strings) - This is an array of commands to type
when the virtual machine is first booted. The goal of these commands should when the virtual machine is first booted. The goal of these commands
be to type just enough to initialize the operating system installer. should be to type just enough to initialize the operating system
Special keys can be typed as well, and are covered in the section below on installer. Special keys can be typed as well, and are covered in the
the boot command. If this is not specified, it is assumed the installer section below on the boot command. If this is not specified, it is assumed
will start itself. the installer will start itself.
- `boot_wait` (string) - The time to wait after booting the initial virtual - `boot_wait` (string) - The time to wait after booting the initial virtual
machine before typing the `boot_command`. The value of this should be machine before typing the `boot_command`. The value specified should be
a duration. Examples are "5s" and "1m30s" which will cause Packer to wait a duration. For example, setting a duration of "1m30s" would cause
five seconds and one minute 30 seconds, respectively. If this isn't Packer to wait for 1 minute 30 seconds before typing the boot command.
specified, the default is 10 seconds. The default duration is "10s" (10 seconds).
- `cpu` (number) - The number of cpus the virtual machine should use. If - `clone_all_snapshots` (boolean) - If set to `true` all snapshots will be
this isn't specified, the default is 1 cpu. cloned when the machine is cloned.
- `enable_dynamic_memory` (boolean) - If true enable dynamic memory for virtual - `clone_from_snapshot_name` (string) - The name of the snapshot to clone
machine. This defaults to false. from.
- `enable_mac_spoofing` (boolean) - If true enable mac spoofing for virtual - `cpu` (number) - The number of CPUs the virtual machine should use. If
machine. This defaults to false. this isn't specified, the default is 1 CPU.
- `enable_secure_boot` (boolean) - If true enable secure boot for virtual machine. This defaults to false. - `enable_dynamic_memory` (boolean) - If `true` enable dynamic memory for
the virtual machine. This defaults to `false`.
- `secure_boot_template` (string) - The secure boot template to be configured. Valid values are "MicrosoftWindows" (Windows) or - `enable_mac_spoofing` (boolean) - If `true` enable MAC address spoofing
"MicrosoftUEFICertificateAuthority" (Linux). This only takes effect if enable_secure_boot is set to "true". This defaults to "MicrosoftWindows". for the virtual machine. This defaults to `false`.
- `enable_virtualization_extensions` (boolean) - If true enable virtualization - `enable_secure_boot` (boolean) - If `true` enable secure boot for the
extensions for virtual machine. This defaults to false. For nested virtual machine. This defaults to `false`. See `secure_boot_template`
virtualization you need to enable mac spoofing, disable dynamic memory and below for additional settings.
have at least 4GB of RAM for virtual machine.
- `enable_virtualization_extensions` (boolean) - If `true` enable
virtualization extensions for the virtual machine. This defaults to
`false`. For nested virtualization you need to enable MAC spoofing,
disable dynamic memory and have at least 4GB of RAM assigned to the
virtual machine.
- `floppy_dirs` (array of strings) - A list of directories to place onto
the floppy disk recursively. This is similar to the `floppy_files` option
except that the directory structure is preserved. This is useful for when
your floppy disk includes drivers or if you just want to organize it's
contents as a hierarchy. Wildcard characters (\*, ?, and \[\]) are
allowed. The maximum summary size of all files in the listed directories
are the same as in `floppy_files`.
- `floppy_files` (array of strings) - A list of files to place onto a floppy - `floppy_files` (array of strings) - A list of files to place onto a floppy
disk that is attached when the VM is booted. This is most useful for disk that is attached when the VM is booted. This is most useful for
unattended Windows installs, which look for an `Autounattend.xml` file on unattended Windows installs, which look for an `Autounattend.xml` file on
removable media. By default, no floppy will be attached. All files listed removable media. By default, no floppy will be attached. All files listed
in this setting get placed into the root directory of the floppy and the in this setting get placed into the root directory of the floppy and the
floppy is attached as the first floppy device. Currently, no support exists floppy is attached as the first floppy device. Currently, no support
for creating sub-directories on the floppy. Wildcard characters (*, ?, and exists for creating sub-directories on the floppy. Wildcard characters
[]) are allowed. Directory names are also allowed, which will add all the (`*`, `?`, and `[]`) are allowed. Directory names are also allowed, which
files found in the directory to the floppy. will add all the files found in the directory to the floppy.
- `floppy_dirs` (array of strings) - A list of directories to place onto the - `guest_additions_mode` (string) - If set to `attach` then attach and
floppy disk recursively. This is similar to the `floppy_files` option mount the ISO image specified in `guest_additions_path`. If set to
except that the directory structure is preserved. This is useful for when `none` then guest additions are not attached and mounted; This is the
your floppy disk includes drivers or if you just want to organize it's default.
contents as a hierarchy. Wildcard characters (\*, ?, and \[\]) are allowed.
The maximum summary size of all files in the listed directories are the
same as in `floppy_files`.
- `guest_additions_mode` (string) - How should guest additions be installed. - `guest_additions_path` (string) - The path to the ISO image for guest
If value `attach` then attach iso image with by specified by
`guest_additions_path`. Otherwise guest additions is not installed.
- `guest_additions_path` (string) - The path to the iso image for guest
additions. additions.
- `headless` (boolean) - Packer defaults to building Hyper-V virtual - `headless` (boolean) - Packer defaults to building Hyper-V virtual
machines by launching a GUI that shows the console of the machine machines by launching a GUI that shows the console of the machine being
being built. When this value is set to true, the machine will start without built. When this value is set to true, the machine will start without a
a console. console.
- `http_directory` (string) - Path to a directory to serve using an HTTP - `http_directory` (string) - Path to a directory to serve using Packers
server. The files in this directory will be available over HTTP that will inbuilt HTTP server. The files in this directory will be available
be requestable from the virtual machine. This is useful for hosting over HTTP to the virtual machine. This is useful for hosting kickstart
kickstart files and so on. By default this is "", which means no HTTP files and so on. By default this value is unset and the HTTP server is
server will be started. The address and port of the HTTP server will be not started. The address and port of the HTTP server will be available
available as variables in `boot_command`. This is covered in more detail as variables in `boot_command`. This is covered in more detail below.
below.
- `http_port_min` and `http_port_max` (number) - These are the minimum and - `http_port_min` and `http_port_max` (number) - These are the minimum and
maximum port to use for the HTTP server started to serve the maximum port to use for the HTTP server started to serve the
`http_directory`. Because Packer often runs in parallel, Packer will choose `http_directory`. Since Packer often runs in parallel, a randomly
a randomly available port in this range to run the HTTP server. If you want available port in this range will be repeatedly chosen until an
to force the HTTP server to be on one port, make this minimum and maximum available port is found. To force the HTTP server to use a specific
port the same. By default the values are 8000 and 9000, respectively. port, set an identical value for `http_port_min` and `http_port_max`.
By default the values are 8000 and 9000, respectively.
- `iso_checksum` (string) - The checksum for the OS ISO file. Because ISO - `iso_checksum_type` (string) - The algorithm to be used when computing
files are so large, this is required and Packer will verify it prior to the checksum of the file specified in `iso_checksum`. Currently, valid
booting a virtual machine with the ISO attached. The type of the checksum values are "none", "md5", "sha1", "sha256", or "sha512". Since the
is specified with `iso_checksum_type`, documented below. validity of ISO and virtual disk files are typically crucial to a
successful build, Packer performs a check of any supplied media by
default. While setting "none" will cause Packer to skip this check,
corruption of large files such as ISOs and virtual hard drives can
occur from time to time. As such, skipping this check is not
recommended.
- `iso_checksum_type` (string) - The type of the checksum specified in - `iso_checksum` (string) - The checksum for the ISO file or virtual
`iso_checksum`. Valid values are "none", "md5", "sha1", "sha256", or hard drive file. The algorithm to use when computing the checksum is
"sha512" currently. While "none" will skip checksumming, this is not specified with `iso_checksum_type`.
recommended since ISO files are generally large and corruption does happen
from time to time. - `iso_target_extension` (string) - The extension of the ISO file after
download. This defaults to "iso".
- `iso_target_path` (string) - The path where the ISO should be saved after
download. By default the ISO will be saved in the Packer cache
directory with a hash of the original filename as its name.
- `iso_url` (string) - A URL to the ISO or VHD containing the installation - `iso_url` (string) - A URL to the ISO or VHD containing the installation
image. This URL can be either an HTTP URL or a file URL (or path to image. This URL can be either an HTTP URL or a file URL (or path to a
a file). If this is an HTTP URL, Packer will download iso and cache it file). If this is an HTTP URL, Packer will download iso and cache it
between runs. between runs.
- `iso_urls` (array of strings) - Multiple URLs for the ISO or VHD to - `iso_urls` (array of strings) - Multiple URLs for the ISO or VHD to
download. Packer will try these in order. If anything goes wrong attempting download. Packer will try these in order. If anything goes wrong
to download or while downloading a single URL, it will move on to the next. attempting to download or while downloading a single URL, it will move on
All URLs must point to the same file (same checksum). By default this is to the next. All URLs must point to the same file (same checksum). By
empty and `iso_url` is used. Only one of `iso_url` or `iso_urls` can be default this is empty and `iso_url` is used. Only one of `iso_url` or
specified. `iso_urls` can be specified.
- `iso_target_extension` (string) - The extension of the iso file after - `mac_address` (string) - This allows a specific MAC address to be used on
download. This defaults to "iso". the default virtual network card. The MAC address must be a string with
no delimiters, for example "0000deadbeef".
- `iso_target_path` (string) - The path where the iso should be saved after
download. By default will go in the packer cache, with a hash of the
original filename as its name.
- `output_directory` (string) - This is the path to the directory where the - `output_directory` (string) - This is the path to the directory where the
resulting virtual machine will be created. This may be relative or resulting virtual machine will be created. This may be relative or
@ -196,72 +209,80 @@ can be configured for this builder.
running the builder. By default this is "output-BUILDNAME" where running the builder. By default this is "output-BUILDNAME" where
"BUILDNAME" is the name of the build. "BUILDNAME" is the name of the build.
- `ram_size` (number) - The size, in megabytes, of the ram to create for the - `ram_size` (number) - The amount, in megabytes, of RAM to assign to the
VM. By default, this is 1 GB. VM. By default, this is 1 GB.
* `secondary_iso_images` (array of strings) - A list of iso paths to attached - `secondary_iso_images` (array of strings) - A list of ISO paths to
to a VM when it is booted. This is most useful for unattended Windows attach to a VM when it is booted. This is most useful for unattended
installs, which look for an `Autounattend.xml` file on removable media. By Windows installs, which look for an `Autounattend.xml` file on removable
default, no secondary iso will be attached. media. By default, no secondary ISO will be attached.
- `secure_boot_template` (string) - The secure boot template to be
configured. Valid values are "MicrosoftWindows" (Windows) or
"MicrosoftUEFICertificateAuthority" (Linux). This only takes effect if
`enable_secure_boot` is set to "true". This defaults to "MicrosoftWindows".
- `shutdown_command` (string) - The command to use to gracefully shut down - `shutdown_command` (string) - The command to use to gracefully shut down
the machine once all the provisioning is done. By default this is an empty the machine once all provisioning is complete. By default this is an
string, which tells Packer to just forcefully shut down the machine unless empty string, which tells Packer to just forcefully shut down the
a shutdown command takes place inside script so this may safely be omitted. machine. This setting can be safely omitted if for example, a shutdown
If one or more scripts require a reboot it is suggested to leave this blank command to gracefully halt the machine is configured inside a
since reboots may fail and specify the final shutdown command in your last provisioning script. If one or more scripts require a reboot it is
script. suggested to leave this blank (since reboots may fail) and instead
specify the final shutdown command in your last script.
- `shutdown_timeout` (string) - The amount of time to wait after executing - `shutdown_timeout` (string) - The amount of time to wait after executing
the `shutdown_command` for the virtual machine to actually shut down. If it the `shutdown_command` for the virtual machine to actually shut down.
doesn't shut down in this time, it is an error. By default, the timeout is If the machine doesn't shut down in this time it is considered an
"5m", or five minutes. error. By default, the time out is "5m" (five minutes).
- `skip_compaction` (boolean) - If true skip compacting the hard disk for - `skip_compaction` (boolean) - If `true` skip compacting the hard disk for
virtual machine when exporting. This defaults to false. the virtual machine when exporting. This defaults to `false`.
- `skip_export` (boolean) - If `true` Packer will skip the export of the
VM. If you are interested only in the VHD/VHDX files, you can enable
this option. This will create inline disks which improves the build
performance. There will not be any copying of source VHDs to the temp
directory. This defaults to `false`.
- `switch_name` (string) - The name of the switch to connect the virtual - `switch_name` (string) - The name of the switch to connect the virtual
machine to. Be defaulting this to an empty string, Packer will try to machine to. By default, leaving this value unset will cause Packer to
determine the switch to use by looking for external switch that is up and try and determine the switch to use by looking for an external switch
running. that is up and running.
- `switch_vlan_id` (string) - This is the vlan of the virtual switch's - `switch_vlan_id` (string) - This is the VLAN of the virtual switch's
network card. By default none is set. If none is set then a vlan is not set network card. By default none is set. If none is set then a VLAN is not
on the switch's network card. If this value is set it should match the vlan set on the switch's network card. If this value is set it should match
specified in by `vlan_id`. the VLAN specified in by `vlan_id`.
- `vlan_id` (string) - This is the vlan of the virtual machine's network card - `vlan_id` (string) - This is the VLAN of the virtual machine's network
for the new virtual machine. By default none is set. If none is set then card for the new virtual machine. By default none is set. If none is set
vlans are not set on the virtual machine's network card. then VLANs are not set on the virtual machine's network card.
- `mac_address` (string) - This allows a specific MAC address to be used on the - `vm_name` (string) - This is the name of the new virtual machine,
default virtual network card. The MAC address must be a string with no without the file extension. By default this is "packer-BUILDNAME",
delimiters, for example "0000deadbeef". where "BUILDNAME" is the name of the build.
- `vm_name` (string) - This is the name of the virtual machine for the new
virtual machine, without the file extension. By default this is
"packer-BUILDNAME", where "BUILDNAME" is the name of the build.
## Boot Command ## Boot Command
The `boot_command` configuration is very important: it specifies the keys The `boot_command` configuration is very important: it specifies the keys to
to type when the virtual machine is first booted in order to start the type when the virtual machine is first booted in order to start the OS
OS installer. This command is typed after `boot_wait`, which gives the installer. This command is typed after `boot_wait`, which gives the virtual
virtual machine some time to actually load the ISO. machine some time to actually load the ISO.
As documented above, the `boot_command` is an array of strings. The As documented above, the `boot_command` is an array of strings. The strings
strings are all typed in sequence. It is an array only to improve readability are all typed in sequence. It is an array only to improve readability within
within the template. the template.
The boot command is "typed" character for character over the virtual keyboard The boot command is "typed" character for character over the virtual keyboard
to the machine, simulating a human actually typing the keyboard. to the machine, simulating a human actually typing the keyboard.
<%= partial "partials/builders/boot-command" %> <%= partial "partials/builders/boot-command" %>
Example boot command. This is actually a working boot command used to start The example shown below is a working boot command used to start an Ubuntu
an Ubuntu 12.04 installer: 12.04 installer:
```text ``` json
[ [
"<esc><esc><enter><wait>", "<esc><esc><enter><wait>",
"/install/vmlinuz noapic ", "/install/vmlinuz noapic ",
@ -275,27 +296,34 @@ an Ubuntu 12.04 installer:
] ]
``` ```
For more examples of various boot commands, see the sample projects from our
[community templates page](/community-tools.html#templates).
## Integration Services ## Integration Services
Packer will automatically attach the integration services iso as a dvd drive Packer will automatically attach the integration services ISO as a DVD drive
for the version of Hyper-V that is running. for the version of Hyper-V that is running.
## Generation 1 vs Generation 2 ## Generation 1 vs Generation 2
Floppy drives are no longer supported by generation 2 machines. This requires you to Floppy drives are no longer supported by generation 2 machines. This requires
take another approach when dealing with preseed or answer files. Two possible options you to take another approach when dealing with preseed or answer files. Two
are using virtual dvd drives or using the built in web server. possible options are using virtual DVD drives or using Packers built in web
server.
When dealing with Windows you need to enable UEFI drives for generation 2 virtual machines. When dealing with Windows you need to enable UEFI drives for generation 2
virtual machines.
## Creating iso from directory ## Creating an ISO From a Directory
Programs like mkisofs can be used to create an iso from a directory. Programs like mkisofs can be used to create an ISO from a directory. There is
There is a [windows version of mkisofs](http://opensourcepack.blogspot.co.uk/p/cdrtools.html). a [windows version of
mkisofs](http://opensourcepack.blogspot.co.uk/p/cdrtools.html) available.
Example powershell script. This is an actually working powershell script used to create a Windows answer iso: Below is a working PowerShell script that can be used to create a Windows
answer ISO:
```text ``` powershell
$isoFolder = "answer-iso" $isoFolder = "answer-iso"
if (test-path $isoFolder){ if (test-path $isoFolder){
remove-item $isoFolder -Force -Recurse remove-item $isoFolder -Force -Recurse
@ -329,54 +357,56 @@ if (test-path $isoFolder){
} }
``` ```
## Example For Windows Server 2012 R2 Generation 2 ## Example For Windows Server 2012 R2 Generation 2
Packer config: Packer config:
```javascript ``` json
{ {
"builders": [ "builders": [
{ {
"vm_name":"windows2012r2", "vm_name":"windows2012r2",
"type": "hyperv-iso", "type": "hyperv-iso",
"disk_size": 61440, "disk_size": 61440,
"floppy_files": [], "floppy_files": [],
"secondary_iso_images": [ "secondary_iso_images": [
"./windows/windows-2012R2-serverdatacenter-amd64/answer.iso" "./windows/windows-2012R2-serverdatacenter-amd64/answer.iso"
], ],
"http_directory": "./windows/common/http/", "http_directory": "./windows/common/http/",
"boot_wait": "0s", "boot_wait": "0s",
"boot_command": [ "boot_command": [
"a<wait>a<wait>a" "a<wait>a<wait>a"
], ],
"iso_url": "http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/2/A/62A76ABB-9990-4EFC-A4FE-C7D698DAEB96/9600.16384.WINBLUE_RTM.130821-1623_X64FRE_SERVER_EVAL_EN-US-IRM_SSS_X64FREE_EN-US_DV5.ISO", "iso_url": "http://download.microsoft.com/download/6/2/A/62A76ABB-9990-4EFC-A4FE-C7D698DAEB96/9600.16384.WINBLUE_RTM.130821-1623_X64FRE_SERVER_EVAL_EN-US-IRM_SSS_X64FREE_EN-US_DV5.ISO",
"iso_checksum_type": "md5", "iso_checksum_type": "md5",
"iso_checksum": "458ff91f8abc21b75cb544744bf92e6a", "iso_checksum": "458ff91f8abc21b75cb544744bf92e6a",
"communicator":"winrm", "communicator":"winrm",
"winrm_username": "vagrant", "winrm_username": "vagrant",
"winrm_password": "vagrant", "winrm_password": "vagrant",
"winrm_timeout" : "4h", "winrm_timeout" : "4h",
"shutdown_command": "f:\\run-sysprep.cmd", "shutdown_command": "f:\\run-sysprep.cmd",
"ram_size": 4096, "ram_size": 4096,
"cpu": 4, "cpu": 4,
"generation": 2, "generation": 2,
"switch_name":"LAN", "switch_name":"LAN",
"enable_secure_boot":true "enable_secure_boot":true
}], }
"provisioners": [{ ],
"type": "powershell", "provisioners": [
"elevated_user":"vagrant", {
"elevated_password":"vagrant", "type": "powershell",
"scripts": [ "elevated_user":"vagrant",
"./windows/common/install-7zip.ps1", "elevated_password":"vagrant",
"./windows/common/install-chef.ps1", "scripts": [
"./windows/common/compile-dotnet-assemblies.ps1", "./windows/common/install-7zip.ps1",
"./windows/common/cleanup.ps1", "./windows/common/install-chef.ps1",
"./windows/common/ultradefrag.ps1", "./windows/common/compile-dotnet-assemblies.ps1",
"./windows/common/sdelete.ps1" "./windows/common/cleanup.ps1",
] "./windows/common/ultradefrag.ps1",
}], "./windows/common/sdelete.ps1"
]
}
],
"post-processors": [ "post-processors": [
{ {
"type": "vagrant", "type": "vagrant",
@ -389,7 +419,7 @@ Packer config:
autounattend.xml: autounattend.xml:
```xml ``` xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend">
<settings pass="windowsPE"> <settings pass="windowsPE">
@ -786,12 +816,11 @@ Finish Setup cache proxy during installation -->
</settings> </settings>
<cpi:offlineImage cpi:source="wim:c:/projects/baseboxes/9600.16384.winblue_rtm.130821-1623_x64fre_server_eval_en-us-irm_sss_x64free_en-us_dv5_slipstream/sources/install.wim#Windows Server 2012 R2 SERVERDATACENTER" xmlns:cpi="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:cpi" /> <cpi:offlineImage cpi:source="wim:c:/projects/baseboxes/9600.16384.winblue_rtm.130821-1623_x64fre_server_eval_en-us-irm_sss_x64free_en-us_dv5_slipstream/sources/install.wim#Windows Server 2012 R2 SERVERDATACENTER" xmlns:cpi="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:cpi" />
</unattend> </unattend>
``` ```
sysprep-unattend.xml: sysprep-unattend.xml:
```text ``` xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?> <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend"> <unattend xmlns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:unattend">
<settings pass="generalize"> <settings pass="generalize">
@ -855,12 +884,12 @@ Finish proxy after sysprep -->
## Example For Ubuntu Vivid Generation 2 ## Example For Ubuntu Vivid Generation 2
If you are running Windows under virtualization, you may need to create If you are running Windows under virtualization, you may need to create a
a virtual switch with an `External` connection type. virtual switch with an `External` connection type.
### Packer config: ### Packer config:
```javascript ``` json
{ {
"variables": { "variables": {
"vm_name": "ubuntu-xenial", "vm_name": "ubuntu-xenial",
@ -872,45 +901,46 @@ a virtual switch with an `External` connection type.
"iso_checksum": "DE5EE8665048F009577763EFBF4A6F0558833E59" "iso_checksum": "DE5EE8665048F009577763EFBF4A6F0558833E59"
}, },
"builders": [ "builders": [
{ {
"vm_name":"{{user `vm_name`}}", "vm_name":"{{user `vm_name`}}",
"type": "hyperv-iso", "type": "hyperv-iso",
"disk_size": "{{user `disk_size`}}", "disk_size": "{{user `disk_size`}}",
"guest_additions_mode": "disable", "guest_additions_mode": "disable",
"iso_url": "{{user `iso_url`}}", "iso_url": "{{user `iso_url`}}",
"iso_checksum_type": "{{user `iso_checksum_type`}}", "iso_checksum_type": "{{user `iso_checksum_type`}}",
"iso_checksum": "{{user `iso_checksum`}}", "iso_checksum": "{{user `iso_checksum`}}",
"communicator":"ssh", "communicator":"ssh",
"ssh_username": "packer", "ssh_username": "packer",
"ssh_password": "packer", "ssh_password": "packer",
"ssh_timeout" : "4h", "ssh_timeout" : "4h",
"http_directory": "./", "http_directory": "./",
"boot_wait": "5s", "boot_wait": "5s",
"boot_command": [ "boot_command": [
"<esc><wait10><esc><esc><enter><wait>", "<esc><wait10><esc><esc><enter><wait>",
"set gfxpayload=1024x768<enter>", "set gfxpayload=1024x768<enter>",
"linux /install/vmlinuz ", "linux /install/vmlinuz ",
"preseed/url=http://{{.HTTPIP}}:{{.HTTPPort}}/hyperv-taliesins.cfg ", "preseed/url=http://{{.HTTPIP}}:{{.HTTPPort}}/hyperv-taliesins.cfg ",
"debian-installer=en_US auto locale=en_US kbd-chooser/method=us ", "debian-installer=en_US auto locale=en_US kbd-chooser/method=us ",
"hostname={{.Name}} ", "hostname={{.Name}} ",
"fb=false debconf/frontend=noninteractive ", "fb=false debconf/frontend=noninteractive ",
"keyboard-configuration/modelcode=SKIP keyboard-configuration/layout=USA ", "keyboard-configuration/modelcode=SKIP keyboard-configuration/layout=USA ",
"keyboard-configuration/variant=USA console-setup/ask_detect=false <enter>", "keyboard-configuration/variant=USA console-setup/ask_detect=false <enter>",
"initrd /install/initrd.gz<enter>", "initrd /install/initrd.gz<enter>",
"boot<enter>" "boot<enter>"
], ],
"shutdown_command": "echo 'packer' | sudo -S -E shutdown -P now", "shutdown_command": "echo 'packer' | sudo -S -E shutdown -P now",
"ram_size": "{{user `ram_size`}}", "ram_size": "{{user `ram_size`}}",
"cpu": "{{user `cpu`}}", "cpu": "{{user `cpu`}}",
"generation": 2, "generation": 2,
"enable_secure_boot": false "enable_secure_boot": false
}] }
]
} }
``` ```
### preseed.cfg: ### preseed.cfg:
```text ``` text
## Options to set on the command line ## Options to set on the command line
d-i debian-installer/locale string en_US.utf8 d-i debian-installer/locale string en_US.utf8
d-i console-setup/ask_detect boolean false d-i console-setup/ask_detect boolean false