SQL Server 2008R2 Reporting Service Failed to Start after Sysprep

I was attempting the step-by-step guide for sysprepping SQL Server 2008R2 in my gold VM image on SCVMM2012. After successfully created a VM template out of this image, the Complete SQL wizard couldn't get a service to start. I noticed the failure was due to the SQL Reporting Service.

Thankfully, there was a resolution mentioned in this blog post, which I've reproduced here:

1. Open Regedit on the problematic SQL server
2. Navigate to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
3. In the Right Pane create the following Key (If not already created)

• Value: DWORD (32-bit)
• Name: ServicesPipeTimeout
• Value Data, Click Decimal and type 60000 (Not less than 60000)

Restart the server and the reporting service should be able to start up correctly. I went back to my gold VM and pre-created this registry setting.