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A system administrator is unable to clone a windows 2008 server while connected directly to an ESXi host through vSphere Client.
Which two methods can be used to complete the task? (Choose two.)
A. Connect to vCenter Server and retry the operation.
B. Use VMware Converter to perform the operation.
C. Connect to the host using the Web Client and retry the operation.
D. Use VMware Configuration Manager to perform the operation.
Correct Answer: AB
Explanation/Reference:
Explanation:
A: To be able clone a virtual machine, you must be connected to vCenter Server. You cannot clone virtual machines if you connect directly to an ESXi host.
B: you can make a clone of a VM while the VM is running by simply installing VMware converter inside of that VM and then use This local machine as a source when launching the conversion wizard.
You can specify thin disks on the destination (clone) in the advanced view, and also you can check the box to optimize the destination partitions (checked by default).
Incorrect Answers:
C: You actually need to connect to the vCenter Server to clone a VM or in this case a windows 2008 server. You will not be able to clone any VM if you are directly connected to an ESXi host. In fact the ESXi host should be shut down while performing the cloning.
D: The VMware Converter allows for cloning VMs and not the VMware Configuration Manager.
References:
http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1027865
http://www.vladan.fr/esxi-free-version-3-ways-to-clone-a-vm/