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2. Use one of the following methods to start the Clone Virtual Machine wizard:
• Right-click a VM and select HP Insight Software→Clone Virtual Machine.
• Right-click a VM in any Storage Module for vCenter table, and then select Clone Virtual
Machine.
• Select a VM in the inventory tree, click Storage Tools in the HP Management pane, and
then click the Clone Virtual Machine link.
The Clone Virtual Machine – Clone Parameters window opens. See Figure 39 (page 64).
Figure 39 Clone Virtual Machine – Clone Parameters window
3. Enter the following information:
• Target Owner: Select the host or cluster that will own the new VMs.
• Target VM Quantity: Enter the number of VMs to create.
• Target VM Initial State: Specify whether the initial VM state is Power On or Power Off.
• Customization Specification: Specify a customization specification (if available). For more
information, see the VMware documentation.
• Clone Type: Select Snapshot or Clone.
A snapshot is a demand-allocated snapshot that remains associated with the source
volume. A clone is a fully allocated (thin-provisioned) copy that is not associated with the
source volume.
• Storage Pool: The storage pool used by the source VM is displayed automatically along
with the Capacity Before and Capacity After details.
4. Click Next.
The Clone Virtual Machine – Specify New Names window opens. See Figure 40 (page 65).
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