To remove unique information before deploying a virtual machine template, which tool is used?

The System Preparation Tool (Sysprep) is specifically designed to generalize a Windows installation, which means it removes system-specific data such as the computer's security identifier (SID) and other unique information. This is essential before creating a virtual machine template, as it ensures that when new instances of the template are deployed, they will not retain any information that could cause conflicts or duplicate identification in the network or domain.

By utilizing Sysprep, administrators can prepare their system for cloning, ensuring that each virtual machine instance functions independently and correctly within the network environment. The tool effectively resets the system to a clean state, making it ideal for creating a virtual machine template.

Other options lack the specific functionality needed for this context. Windows Deployment Services is more focused on network-based deployment of Windows operating systems and does not handle the removal of unique information. NIC Teaming relates to network configuration and does not apply to virtual machine preparation. File System Freeze pertains to maintaining data integrity in file systems during backups, which is unrelated to the unique identification of a system in virtual machine deployments.