vbs script to create vpc and differencing disks

[Marc]

I have a need to automate the creation of many new Virtual PCs and their
differencing disks.
Ideally I would like the user to select one of 4 parent drives and have all
other vpc properties populated.

OS: Windows XP SP1
Virtual PC 2004

Does anyone have any insight into this dilema?

 

[Jonathan Maltz [MS-MVP]]

Hi,

Because Virtual PC doesn't have a scripting interface, this isn't possible
unless you have a blank differencing disk that you just copy, and then
manually create shortcuts

Virtual Server on the other hand, does have an administration API where you
can use vbs to automate creation and registering of machines and disks.
More info here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/virtualserver/default.mspx

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