How do we create Virtual machines in .vhd format??

[Divyavm]

     How do we create Virtual machines in .vhd format in Vpshere 4, do we need to do any configuration??

i am all my vm in vmfs i need them in .vhd?? help me how to create them plz

[aravinds3107]

Welcome to Community..

What is the reason for converting vmdk to VHD, vSphere products will only support VMDk

You can look at Starwind free converter

http://www.starwindsoftware.com/converter

[UmeshAhuja]

Hi,

No it is not possible as .vhd and .vmdk are two different file format supported for two different virtulization layers.

.vhd file format is supported under Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual PC whereas

.vmdk file format is supported under VMWare vSphere and Workstation

If you want to convert the file from .vmdk to .vhd there are tools available but they will work only with their specific supporters.

[Divyavm]

Thanks Arvind!!

suppose i want to use vm in .vhd format which vmware product shd i use?

will ESX support .vhd?

[aravinds3107]

VHD formats are not supported in ESXi and VMware workstation.

If you want to use VHD then you have to use Microsoft products

[depping]

No VMware product supports this today. Why would you prefer .vhd over .vmdk?