You can create a copy of an existing virtual machine using the cloning action. A newly-cloned virtual machine retains the same characteristics of the virtual machine from which it was cloned (such as the operating system). This option is useful if you want to create a virtual machine from a template that is no longer available.
You can create a clone from Azure, Hyper-V, and VMware virtual machines.
Before You Begin
Stop the virtual machine.
Procedure
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From the Command Center navigation pane, go to Manage > VM Management.
The VM Management page appears.
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Click the Virtual machines tile.
The Virtual machines page appears.
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Select the virtual machine that you want to create a clone from.
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In the row for the virtual machine, click the action button
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In the Name box, enter a name for the new virtual machine.
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In the Description box, enter a description for the virtual machine.
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For Expiration date, select a date on which the virtual machine will expire.
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In the Password and Confirm password boxes, enter a password for the administrator user for new virtual machine.
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Click Submit.