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The bandwidth between two sites is too slow to transfer large virtual machine files. The administrator needs to export a virtual machine to OVF to reduce the size of the transfer. When the administrator attempts to initiate the Export OVF Template feature, the selection is grayed out.
What is the likely reason that the administrator is unable to select this option?
A. The virtual machine is in a powered on state.
B. There is not enough disk space on the destination for the OVF.
C. The administrator’s account does not have the correct privileges.
D. The virtual machine is not compatible with the OVF format.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
To export a virtual machine to OVF format, the virtual machine must be powered off. If the virtual machine is running, the Export OVF Template option will be grayed out.
The VMware vSphere Client (vSphere Client) allows you to deploy and export virtual machines, virtual appliances, and vApps stored in Open Virtual
Machine Format (OVF). An OVF package captures the state of a virtual machine or vApp into a self-contained package. The disk files are stored in a compressed, sparse format.
Incorrect Answers:
B: If there was not enough disk space on the destination for the OVF, the Export OVF Template option would still be available for selection (although the export process would fail).
C: This question asks for the most likely answer. It is unlikely that the administrator’s account does not have the correct privileges.
D: VM’s running on vSphere 5.5 do support OVF.
References:
http://www.techieshelp.com/how-to-export-a-virtual-machine-from-vsphere-5-to-vmware-workstation-8/