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Clone a Virtual Machine
The Provision Virtual Machine wizard allows you to clone a virtual machine to create a thin copy of the
existing virtual machine.
Prerequisites
NOTE: This option applies only VMs or VM templates on an NFS datastore.
The Clone Virtual Machine action is supported from a virtual machine template or a virtual machine that
is in the Power Off state.
Steps
1. Select an object that can be the parent of a virtual machine:
• Datacenter
• Host
• Cluster
2. Select Actions → All Dell Storage Actions → Provision Virtual Machines.
The Provision Virtual Machines wizard starts.
3. Select Clone Virtual Machine.
If you selected a datacenter in step 1, the Host/Cluster page opens. If you selected a host or cluster
in step 1, the Template Selection page opens.
4. If the Host/Cluster page opens, select the host or cluster on which to run the virtual machines, and
click
Next.
The Template Selection page opens.
5. Choose one of the following options:
• Select a Virtual Machine template: Select a predefined virtual machine template to clone.
• Select Virtual Machine: Select a specific machine to clone.
NOTE: An error message is displayed if you select a VM that is in the Powered On state or a VM
that resides on a VMFS datastore.
Click Next. The Name and Location page opens.
6. Specify a base name for the VMs, the number of VMs to create, and an inventory location for the new
virtual machines.
7. If you want the virtual machine to be powered on, select the check box Power on virtual machine
after cloning.
8. If necessary, specify the resource pool within which to run the virtual machines, and click Next.
The Customization page opens.
9. (Optional) Select Use Customization Spec.
The page then displays a list of customization specs that have been defined previously. Select from
the list and click Next. The Host/Cluster (Destination) page opens.
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