Can`t commit Snapshots

[Tashi]

Hi all

On one VM we can`t commit the Snapshots. I also tried to create a new Snapshot (this works) and then delete all Snapshots (as suggested by other treads). This can be done. But the Snapshots are not deleted. For everytime I try this, I get another delta file.

Here are the listed vmdk files from the directory.

clo2_VM_161522544_1-000001-delta.vmdk

clo2_VM_161522544_1-000001.vmdk

clo2_VM_161522544_1-000002-delta.vmdk

clo2_VM_161522544_1-000002.vmdk

clo2_VM_161522544_1-000003-delta.vmdk

clo2_VM_161522544_1-000003.vmdk

clo2_VM_161522544_1-000004-delta.vmdk

clo2_VM_161522544_1-000004.vmdk

clo2_VM_161522544_1-000005-delta.vmdk

clo2_VM_161522544_1-000005.vmdk

clo2_VM_161522544_1-000006-delta.vmdk

clo2_VM_161522544_1-000006.vmdk

clo2_VM_161522544_1-flat.vmdk

clo2_VM_161522544_1.vmdk

clo2_VM_161522544-flat.vmdk

I don`t know why I have no delta file from the first disk. In the Edit Settings Windows I also see the first Diskfile is mapped to a -00000.vmdk file.

This happed because a script accidentally shutdown the system while we clone it.

Any help would be really appreciate.

Tashi

[a_p_]

Tashi,

please post a complete list of files showing the names, sizes and time stamps. Also attach the clo2_VM_161522544.vmx file.

André

[kjb007]

Does the system still power on? If it does, and you have the space, I'd run converter against it and get a working clone of the system. Working with large snapshot trees can get confusing.

Also, make sure the datastore location for the original drive is where you expect it to be by looking at the full locaiton in the drive properties.

vExpert

VMware Communities Moderator

-KjB

[RParker · Accepted solution]

Forget playing with the vmx file and manipulating settings. Set the snapshot to the correct (or latest) version of the VM.

Power it OFF.

Rename it to something like vm-name-backup

CLONE it as a NEW VM with the same original name.

Done. Much easier than trying to FIX the issue. If ALL you want to do is simply get rid of ALL the snapshots, this is the BEST method for this. Make sure you delete the original VM folder when done.

[MauroBonder]

have this kb, maybe helpful - Consolidating Snapshots http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=100784...

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[Tashi]

Great! Thank you all! My Problem is solved. Sorry for the late response.

I cloned the System. Now all Snapshots are Consolidated :smileygrin: