How do I properly clone a virtual machine?

[Brandon7a]

I am using Virtual Center Server 2.5.

With the virtual machine powered on, I right clicked and chose Clone.

From there I followed the steps and created a clone. I renamed the server in System Properties and changed the IP Address. Is there anything else I have to do?

Thanks

[vmroyale · Accepted solution]

Hello.

What is on this system, and what are you going to do with this clone? Generally speaking, you should be fine with the steps you have taken.

Good Luck!

[Brandon7a]

It's going to be an upgrade of a PeopleSoft machine. When our DB Admin runs his scripts on the clone machine, it is still saying it's the old machine. I believe it's just a problem with his scripts and he has to make changes.

[vmroyale]

I believe it's just a problem with his scripts and he has to make changes.

I would agree. Sometimes certain apps are tied to the server name, or have references to the server name, and those will have to be corrected.