VM console: how to transfer files?

[WillL]

Hi,

Is there a way to transfer files in and out through VM console?

Thanks,

William

[piaroa]

If you mean transferring files from a VMs console tab in vSphere client, I don't think it's possible. You'd need to create a share on your VM and transfer that way, or use ftp,scp, etc.

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[WillL]

I was think a VM without network, one way seems to be ISO file mount to CD/DVD drive, that's only transfer in.

[WillL]

VMware Workstation allows to mount removable storage of host onto VM, don't think the VM console in vSphere client or vCloud can do this.

[sabya1232003]

on vSphere Client the only option is to connect local CD/DVD and ISO image for the VM

This may resolve your purpose if you can have the files in ISO format or burn those a CD/DVD

Then you can mount the same on the VM and browse the files inside the OS.

Make sure you chose the right option in VM's properties.

[sohannin]

Old thread, but I ended up in this when I needed copying files from non-networked VM.

One solution is to create a large enough disk to hold the files that you need to transfer. First attach the disk to the source machine, then you can detach that disk from the VM, attach it to another machine and copy the files.

[vmstoani]

http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1026437

[sohannin]

Great, now there are more options in one thread. :smileyhappy:  I remember using those copypaste-parameters somewhere, but had forgotten them reading this thread.