Hey guys,
I'm fairly new to VMWare and I'm trying to build 2008 R2 servers from templates but I have a major concern. I have run into issue in the past where I build servers in a lab environment ship the host to the site then add it to virtual center to connect on production subnet. Occasionally, I have noticed that sometimes when I get onsite to install the new esx host a new MAC address is generated for the server. I'd like to build servers on production subnets while eliminating building the servers in the lab then changing IPs from lab IPs to production IP but at the same time, I'm concerned with the MAC address pool recycling a MAC address that could cause an issue with SCCM imaging a server in production and being used. In short, is it possible to STOP or CEASE the recycling of MAC addresses in VMWare?
Any input is greatly appreciated.