Vmkfstools Windows 10

Apparently vCenter Server provides the ability to, but not if you’re just using ESXi and managing your host directly with the web client. Splinter cell double agent torrent download iso download. It is possible however to clone a VM’s disk using the vmkfstools commanline utility as described in. Up bhulekh video. Here’s a summary of the steps: Enable SSH from the ESXi web console: Host / Manage / Services In my case I wanted to create a copy of an existing CentOS7 VM. SSH into your ESXi host, then: vmk fstools -i CentOS7-1/CentOS7-1_0.vmdk CentOS7-2/CentOS7-2.vmdk -d thin Next, create a new VM as normal, but on the Customize Settings dialog, press the X on the right to delete the disk created by the new VM wizard: Next, press ‘Add new disk’, select ‘Existing hard disk’, then point to the copy of the VM disk that you created with the vmkfstools command: Credit to this for the tip to configure using an existing disk.

You can always run /usr/sbin/vmkfstools to get a list of available options/usage. VMware vExpert 2009. This solution is way simplier for a windows guy like me.