Error in cloning vm

[jamie20]

Hi guys,

Am trying to clone a vm in a new vcenter which we configured two days back.

New-VM -Name clone-test -VM Windows10 -Datastore VOL-01 -vmhost 10.0.10.10

The error I got here is : exception has been thrown by the target of an invocation

But when I try this above command in other vcenters its working fine.

Any help?

[LucD]

Not really, seen the sparse information you provide.

[jamie20]

Hi LucD,

Thanks for the response.

Powercli Version is 6.5 Release 1 installed in Windows 2012 R2

Vcenter Version is 6.7 (Appliance)

Is any other information I am missing?

[LucD · Accepted solution]

First remark, you should seriously consider upgrading your PowerCLI version.

Looks like you are still running the old MSI-based version.

See Welcome PowerCLI to the PowerShell Gallery – Install Process Updates for instructions.

The full error message would be handy.

Also, does any of those resources (datastore...) exist with same name on another vCenter?

Are you connected to only 1 vCenter, or multiple?

Check what is in $global:defaultVIServers.

[jamie20]

Thanks Lucd,

Issue solved after updating powercli to current version.