Breaking up my VMDK files into smaller chunks

[mattosj]

Hi there

I've read through this link, but I can't seem to find out how to tell vmware fusion (1.1.3, btw, on a macbook pro) that I'd like to limit the size of VMDK files to 2gb. Can someone shoot me the link to the right documentation?

Thanks very much :-)!

[MandarMS]

you need to convert existing Virtual Disk to 2GB chunk files, try running following commands in Mac OS terminal to convert the same

a) cd /Library/Application\ Support/VMware\ Fusion

b) ./vmware-vdiskmanager -r /Users/.vmdk –t 1 Destination path/Name.vmdk

(For example:

./vmware-vdiskmanager -r /Users/VMware/Documents/Virtual\ Machines.localized/Windows\ XP\ Home.vmwarevm/Windows\ XP\ Home.vmdk –t 1 /Users/VMware/Documents/WindowsHome.vmdk )

[mattosj]

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[powervm · Accepted solution]

Here is the GUI tool to convert the Virtual Disk

Download attached Vdiskmanager,

Select Convert tab. Select source disk and output paht, and check "Split disk into 2GB files' option; click on GO

Note: Poweroff and Backup the VM before converting Virtual Disk

[mattosj]

These are both really great suggestions!!!! thank you both for taking the time to help me out, I really appreciate it. I'll read more about that utility, too (now that I know where to look )