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Artsakh
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vSphere Replication disk format

Hello,

Please, share your experience related vSphere replication DISK FORMAT.  I want to know the cons and pros when using the "Thin provisioning" disk format during the configuration VM replica. Thanks

 

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BivasM
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I wouldn't say there are any cons or pros. It all depends on what you want to build. Lets assume the source disk of your target vm is thick provisioned. It is your choice if you want the replica to reserve the same at the target destination. if you choose thin it will only use the actual consumption within the guest OS . This choice is entirely based on your scenario. If its a production environment you might want all of them to be thick, if its a development/staging environment you might want them to be thin.

memaad
Virtuoso
Virtuoso

Here is old article which might answer your question to certain extent

 

https://blogs.vmware.com/vsphere/2015/04/vsphere-replication-target-storage-consumption.html

 

 

Mohammed | Mark it as helpful or correct if my suggestion is useful.