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# validate()

Validates the provisioning options.

```
func validate() throws
```

## Discussion

If validation fails, the error parameter contains a [`VZError`](/documentation/Virtualization/VZError) with a guest provisioning error code.

## See Also

[`enum Code`](/documentation/Virtualization/VZError/Code)

Errors you might encounter when configuring or using a virtual machine.


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