Question: Is there anyway to re-link or reconnect virtual machine files from separate ESX 3.5 datastore to a new ESX 3.5 install?
I recently purchased a new larger drive for my test ESX 3.5 server at home. I installed a fresh ESX 3.5 install on this new drive. I added the old drive to it and was able to see and move files to the new datastore, but of course the new install does not show these files as virtual machines.
Does this have to be done from the Virtual Center or can it be done from VI client?
Answer: You need to register the vm's to the VC then only you can power them on. Select the datastore click on the .vmx file and it add to inventory.
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