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Find the [[VMware_Fusion_Concepts#VM_Bundle|VM bundle]]. | Find the [[VMware_Fusion_Concepts#VM_Bundle|VM bundle]]. | ||
Copy the VM bundle in a different location. | Copy the VM bundle in a different location and rename the bundle directory to match the future VM name. | ||
If you want to change the bundle file names, follow this procedure "[[#Rename_VM_Bundle_Files|Rename VM Bundle Files]]", '''at this time, and not later'''. | If you want to change the bundle file names, follow this procedure "[[#Rename_VM_Bundle_Files|Rename VM Bundle Files]]", '''at this time, and not later'''. | ||
Revision as of 03:26, 1 June 2017
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Internal
Procedure
Power off the VM.
Find the VM bundle.
Copy the VM bundle in a different location and rename the bundle directory to match the future VM name.
If you want to change the bundle file names, follow this procedure "Rename VM Bundle Files", at this time, and not later.
Power on the copy.
Fusion will ask if the VM was moved or copied:
Select "Copied" - a new UUID and MAC address will be generated.
Go to Rename a VM. Renaming is unnecessary if "Rename VM Bundle Files" was performed, the machine is already removed.
If the copied VM relies on getting of an IP from the built-in DHCP server and we want a static address, follow this procedure "Configure DHCP to Serve a Static Address"
Then reconfigure the quest OS, as described here: