Export and Export with images

[jagadish08]

Hello,

I'm using ESXi 6.7, and when I right click on a VM to export, there are 2 options: 'export' and 'export with images'. what is the difference between the 2 options?

thanks.

[Alex_Romeo]

Hi,

Export: Export this vm as an OVF template

Export with Images: Export this VM as an OVF template with attached ISOs

ARomeo

[xyvyx]

this is a good example of a low-effort reply where no useful information was provided. 
Alex, what you stated is exactly the same text that a user sees in the GUI when hovering over these same two options.  

 

Export with images, from what I can tell, also includes attached images... ie:  ISO files mounted as DVD-Roms.  This usually isn't necessary. 

[a_p_]

Instead of complaining, you are very welcome to provide a "better" answer to this 2 years old discussion.

[ZaGaZ]

I understood the first response perfectly - thanks!

You just got 4rsey and said the same - why be like that?

[GreenGrasses]

I was thinking the same thing.  Your response is better.