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Download Large VMDK Files Faster from VMware Host Faster

August 5, 2022January 24, 2023 Kent ChenVMware

I have a few very large obsolete VM files that I need to get off from the Host to save storage spaces for other things. Downloading the files directly from vCenter doesn’t seem to work because, based on the download rate, which is at 15MBps at best, it would take days to transfer my files. Since I am using Windows, […]

4 Ways to Mount a VMDK Image File in Windows

November 25, 2016January 24, 2023 Kent ChenMicrosoft, VMware

If you have a VMDK file that hosts one or more VM partitions, here are 4 ways to get it mounted in Windows as a disk drive. Windows Explorer Supporting VMDK seems to be a feature built right into the Windows system. If you are using a system that runs Windows 7 or above, you may be able to map […]