(optional) Connect to the Linux virtual machine to be used as a template. Flag the system for reconfiguration by running the following command as root:
# touch /.unconfigured
Remove the MAC address inherited from the original virtual machine. Before doing so, deactivate the eth0 network interface. Run:
# ifdown eth0 Use a text editor to modify the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/ifcfg-eth0 file. Remove the HWADDR and UUID entry, set "dhcp" for "BOOTPROTO"
Save and close the file, then bring the network interface back up. Run:
# ifup eth0
Using a text editor, remove the entry for the eth0 network interface in the /etc/udev/rules.d/70-persistent-net.rules file