VMDK File Sie

[gsaiprasad52]

Hi all

We are Using ESXi 6.7 . ! is there anyway to Shrink or reduce the Size of VMDk File .? 

Kindly Help !

[rajen450m]

Hi Sai,

Yes you can do it by performing V2V using vCenter Converter, where during the migration process you need to set a new disk size.

In my experience previously it takes more time, since the copy will be on file-level rather than block-level.

If you do a v2v or p2v without editing the disk size with default sizes, copy will happen block level and very fast.

Regards,

[HassanAlKak88]

Hello,

Based to my experience i recommend to use the following: Shrink a VMware Virtual Machine Disk (VMDK) – virtualman

And be careful for all steps mentioned.

"Please ensure you have a valid and tested Full Backup of your virtual machine"

Also you can check the following: Best way to shrink a VMDK file (D Drive) of a VM ?

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