[GH-ISSUE #80] Can the Image profile name be edited/changed before & after install? #58

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opened 2026-02-28 02:14:31 +03:00 by kerem · 4 comments

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Originally created by @SemoTech on GitHub (Mar 18, 2025).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/VFrontDe-Org/ESXi-Customizer-PS/issues/80

SOLVED on 04/16/2025: I figured out how to create a new image profile with the details I want when running the ESXi-Customizer script, the option was in there all along. I am all set!

Once the ESXi-Customizer is used to create a custom ISO, it renames the "Image profile" name in the Host Web Interface under the [Configuration] section of the ESXi Host.

How /where can this name be edited?

I am including a screenshot of the ESXi Host Web Client interface, with the highlighted section for reference...

Thank you.

Originally created by @SemoTech on GitHub (Mar 18, 2025). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/VFrontDe-Org/ESXi-Customizer-PS/issues/80 **SOLVED on 04/16/2025:** I figured out how to create a new image profile with the details I want when running the ESXi-Customizer script, the option was in there all along. I am all set! --------------------------------------------------------------- Once the ESXi-Customizer is used to create a custom ISO, it renames the "Image profile" name in the Host Web Interface under the [Configuration] section of the ESXi Host. How /where can this name be edited? I am including a screenshot of the ESXi Host Web Client interface, with the highlighted section for reference... ![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/6b58af23-ac11-40a7-88e1-e4853b5bfa02) Thank you.

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@ihumster commented on GitHub (Mar 18, 2025):

Save Image as bundle (-izip switch) and Use PowerCLI.

Add-ESxSoftwareDepot ../path/to/your/bundle.zip

$image = Get-EsxImageProfile
$image.Name = "Your Cool Luxary Name)
$image | Export-EsxImageProfile -FilePath ../path/to/you/new/bundle.zip -ExportToBundle
# or save it as iso file
$image | Export-EsxImageProfile -FilePath ../path/to/you/new/image.iso -ExportToIso

@ihumster commented on GitHub (Mar 18, 2025): Save Image as bundle (`-izip` switch) and Use PowerCLI. ```powershell Add-ESxSoftwareDepot ../path/to/your/bundle.zip $image = Get-EsxImageProfile $image.Name = "Your Cool Luxary Name) $image | Export-EsxImageProfile -FilePath ../path/to/you/new/bundle.zip -ExportToBundle # or save it as iso file $image | Export-EsxImageProfile -FilePath ../path/to/you/new/image.iso -ExportToIso ```

kerem commented

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@SemoTech commented on GitHub (Mar 18, 2025):

Thanks @ihumster , I am using PowerCLI Core v13.3.0.24145081 on MacOS, are you sure the -izip switch works?

Also, any way to just modify the standard ESXi-Customizer-PS.ps1 script to add the $image.Name="Custom Image Name)" as a single step?

Lastly, once installed, where in BOOTBANK1 or BOOTBANK2 is that image name saved, do you know?

Thanks in advance!

@SemoTech commented on GitHub (Mar 18, 2025): Thanks @ihumster , I am using PowerCLI Core v13.3.0.24145081 on MacOS, are you sure the -izip switch works? Also, any way to just modify the standard ESXi-Customizer-PS.ps1 script to add the `$image.Name="Custom Image Name)"` as a single step? Lastly, once installed, where in BOOTBANK1 or BOOTBANK2 is that image name saved, do you know? Thanks in advance!

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@SemoTech commented on GitHub (Apr 14, 2025):

Looks like I found the folder containing the Profile file which contains the text I had highlighted and was looking for:

/var/db/esximg/profiles/%28Updated%29%20ESXi-8.0U3e-24674464-standard8006202331866643922

Unfortunately the profile file is read only (444) and chmod 644 fails even as root! Any idea how to chmod 644 successfully so it can be edited with vi?

@SemoTech commented on GitHub (Apr 14, 2025): Looks like I found the folder containing the Profile file which contains the text I had highlighted and was looking for: /var/db/esximg/profiles/%28Updated%29%20ESXi-8.0U3e-24674464-standard8006202331866643922 Unfortunately the profile file is read only (444) and chmod 644 fails even as root! Any idea how to chmod 644 successfully so it can be edited with vi?

kerem commented

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@SemoTech commented on GitHub (Apr 16, 2025):

I figured out how to create a new image profile with the details I want when running the ESXi-Customizer script, the option was in there all along. I am all set!

@SemoTech commented on GitHub (Apr 16, 2025): I figured out how to create a new image profile with the details I want when running the ESXi-Customizer script, the option was in there all along. I am all set!