Setting static network settings in the "Initial Run" section works fine when deploying a VM from template. When using "Run" to start the VM, customization works as expected. On a reboot the network settings are maintained however if the VM is shutdown and restarted the settings are reverted to DHCP. When editing the VM the cloud-init settings are still set and a visible in the "Initial Run" section. cloud-init (0.7.9-24.el7.centos) - Previously 0.7.9-20.el7.centos but upgraded to see if it would fix the issue. oVirt engine (4.2.4.1-1.el7) Guest OS (CentOS Linux release 7.4.1708) There is another thread that reports exactly the same issue and behavior here: - https://lists.ovirt.org/pipermail/users/2018-March/087860.html Grateful for any thoughts or assistance. Regards Geoff