Using OVFTool 2.1.0 with vmdk/vmk from Converter
Contents too long on my OVF descriptor? C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware OVF Tool>ovftool --X:logToConsole y:\A10\A10.vmdk y:\A10.ovf[2011-08-30 13:10:49.390 05232 verbose 'ovftool'] Subscribing to...
View ArticleCan ovftool delete a VM?
I don't think so and I see no option in the user manual - but just wanted to check and see if I had missed anything?
View ArticleAttempting to Sign an OVF Package
Right now I'm trying to sign an OVF Package and I receive these sets of errors when I do: C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware OVF Tool>ovftool.exe --privateKey= "C:\Documentsand Settings\jhamilto\My...
View Articlehow to I import an ovf into esxi 3.5
I've got a number of VM''s running that I've created or converted from physical machines but a software supplier gave me a zip file that contains; a .ovf, .mf and and .vmdk file I'm running the free...
View ArticleCreating MyvApp.ova from VM1.ova and VM2.ova
Hi All, I have two .ova's with me. Both are SLES based and are highly customised. Designed to work togethar. 1) Is it possible using ovftool to create a vApp containing these two vms.? 2) And also...
View ArticleComment sauvegarder une VM équipée d'un périphérique SCSI avec ovftool ?
Bonjour à tous, Je travail actuellement sur le développement un script de sauvegarde de VM qui utilise l'outil OVFTOOL. Le script se déroule correctement pour des VM n'ayant pas de périphériques...
View ArticleMaximum (realistic) sizes for OVA/OVF format and export?
Hi- has anyone hit any problems with exporting large (e.g. > 1TB) VMs in OVA/OVF format? I realise that you can split the files generated, but leaving aside any issues to do with the file-system on...
View ArticleCould not look up host [username]. Proper password, but will not convert
Hey all. I know I am using proper syntax, but it seems like there's a missing service running on my esx cluster. I am able to log in with vSphere, but cannot use ovftool to export a stopped server in...
View Articleimport ova esx 3.5
hi everyone im trying to install Solar Winds virtualization manager on my Esxi 3.5.The appliance is on OVA format.i got o File--> Virtual Appliance -->Import-->Import the file and i get the...
View Articleovftool: Conversion to monolithic sparse image fails with a Vapp ovf file
Hi, We have been trying to create the monolithicSparse Image for the Vapp Ovf using the following OVF Tool command-Line Options/usr/bin/ovftool --acceptAllEulas -dm=monolithicSparse Test_Vapp.ovf...
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How to set a Virtual Machine name with Java vCloud SDK api
I'm trying to settup a vApp with one VM via the Java SDK api, how can this be achieved? I have thried : childVm.getReference().setName("4pm-test-00004");GuestCustomizationSectionType customSection =...
View ArticleNot able to ipaddress/gateway/netmask field configuration for deployed ovf in...
Hi, I want to config IP-address/gateway/netmask to the deployed ovf virtual machine and i getting the following info when i run ovftool.exeCan anyone help me out in configure ipaddress fields.Or is...
View Articleovftool terminating before starting the deployment of the ova
Hi Guys, I want to get some feed back about the below stack trace after setting the --X:logfile and loglevel 2013-04-29T04:47:37.841-07:00 [02188 verbose 'Default'] [SSL_DB] Using C:\Documents and...
View ArticleHow to add addition Hard disk space for the created VM in ESXi server using...
Can anyone help me out on "how to add additional Hard Disk and Ethernet Adapter for VM created in an ESXi server using ovftool.exe commandline.
View Articleovftool: How to override disk naming of ovftool
Hi, Suppose I have a VM "vm1" with 3 disks "[datastore2] k1/k1.vmdk", "[datastore2] k1/k1new.vmdk" and "[datastore2] k1/k1up.vmdk". I can't identify the correct disk, If I import this VM to my local...
View ArticleDeploy OVF Template problems
Hi!I'm trying to to deploy a OVF/OVA file into my vCenter but I'm getting a error message, pls help me. "Line 61: No space left for device '5' on parent controller '4'." (Tested to deploy other...
View Articleovftool add description when exporting ova
I want to edit the description filed when exporting an ova file. With export-vapp, it is pretty straightforward, just specify a parameter called “description”. like export-vapp -Description “abcd”. Is...
View ArticleCreate an OVF with no disks
Hi everyone, I'm totally new to this forum. I've already done my research about the question I'm going to ask and unfortunately couln't find any valid answers. So the question is: would it be possible...
View Articlehow to assign a ip address and mask from cli for the vm which is created in...
Hi all, I have installed ovf tool in my ubuntu server and and used the ovftool command line interface to create vm on the remote server. Now i need to assign an IP address to that VM from the cli. Can...
View ArticleExport ESXi VM using ovftool in Linux
Hello, I am trying to use the ovftool in Linux to export a VM running on ESXi 4.0 to an OVF package with the following syntax: $ovftool "vi://root@192.168.X.XXX?ds=[datastore1]test-vm/test-vm.vmx"...
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