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  • 1.  VMDK File Sie

    Posted Nov 29, 2018 05:54 AM

    Hi all

    We are Using ESXi 6.7 . ! is there anyway to Shrink or reduce the Size of VMDk File .? 

    Kindly Help !



  • 2.  RE: VMDK File Sie

    Posted Nov 29, 2018 07:49 AM

    Hi Sai,

    Yes you can do it by performing V2V using vCenter Converter, where during the migration process you need to set a new disk size.

    In my experience previously it takes more time, since the copy will be on file-level rather than block-level.

    If you do a v2v or p2v without editing the disk size with default sizes, copy will happen block level and very fast.

    Regards,



  • 3.  RE: VMDK File Sie

    Posted Nov 29, 2018 10:14 AM

    Hello,

    Based to my experience i recommend to use the following: Shrink a VMware Virtual Machine Disk (VMDK) – virtualman

    And be careful for all steps mentioned.

    "Please ensure you have a valid and tested Full Backup of your virtual machine"

    Also you can check the following: Best way to shrink a VMDK file (D Drive) of a VM ?

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