Install VMware Tools in a vApp Template

You can install VMware Tools on a virtual machine for which guest customization is enabled.

Prerequisites

Guest customization is enabled on the virtual machine's Properties page.

Procedure

1	Save the vApp Template as a vApp To install VMware Tools in a vApp, you must save it as a vApp.
2	Disable Guest Customization Before you can install VMware Tools on a virtual machine, you must disable guest customization.
3	Install VMware Tools You must install VMware Tools in your virtual machines to customize the guest operation system.
4	Enable Guest Customization After you install or upgrade VMware Tools in your virtual machines, you must enable guest customization.
5	Add vApp to Catalog After you install or upgrade VMware Tools, you can add the updated vApp to your catalog.