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Collin09
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‎08-12-2009 08:36 AM

Resize Virtual Disk

Hi,

I built this ESX4i and loaded a Window Server 2003 from a P2V convertion. I did some hard drive clean and now I have too much GB extra size drive. I want to resize one of the Disk drive down few GB. What is the best way to resize the VM Disk drive?

Any input will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

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Troy_Clavell
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‎08-12-2009 08:49 AM

Your best method, in my opinion, to shrink disk is to use VMware vCenter Converter

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Collin09
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‎08-12-2009 10:14 AM

Hi Troy,

I used the same converter to convert the Window Server. Is this mean I need to convert the virtual file again and change the disk size?

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Troy_Clavell
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‎08-12-2009 10:16 AM

in my opinion, yes. There are other methods out there, but I have not tested or used them, but I know converter is a safe method of shrinking/resizing your disk.

V2V

Collin09
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‎08-12-2009 10:27 AM

I'll try that again. thank you.

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