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Examples: vmware-iso

Build virtual machines from scratch using ISO installation media.

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Running These Examples

VMware Fusion Pro

Apple Silicon (arm64):

packer init .
packer build -var-file=pkrvars/debian/fusion-arm64.pkrvars.hcl .

Intel (amd64):

packer init .
packer build -var-file=pkrvars/debian/fusion-amd64.pkrvars.hcl .

VMware Workstation Pro

packer init .
packer build -var-file=pkrvars/debian/workstation-amd64.pkrvars.hcl .

Platform Notes

VMware Fusion Pro on Apple Silicon

Apple Silicon-based Macs have specific adapter requirements:

• CD-ROM Adapter: Must use sata.
• Disk Adapter: Must use sata or nvme.
• Network Adapter: Use e1000e.
• VMware Fusion Pro on Apple Silicon does not support the lsilogic adapter type.

VMware Fusion Pro on Intel

Intel-based Macs support standard adapter types:

• CD-ROM Adapter: ide or sata.
• Disk Adapter: lsilogic, scsi, or sata.
• Network Adapter: e1000 or e1000e.

VMware Workstation Pro

Windows and Linux hosts with VMware Workstation Pro support all standard adapter types.