Image profiles
vSphere ESXi Image Builder CLI is a command-line interface that allows for the customization and management of image profiles, software depots, and software packages (VIBs).
A quick overview of the vocabulary before we get into details:
- Image profile: this is the logical collection of VMware and third-party VIBs required for the installation of ESXi. Image profiles can be exported as a ZIP archive or an ISO file.
- vSphere Installation Bundle (VIB): the idea is somewhat similar to a tarball or ZIP archive since it is a collection of files packaged into a single archive for distribution. These typically contain drivers and additional software for ESXi from VMware and third-party partners.
- Software depot: used to package and distribute ...
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