Download Vmdk File From Datastore _verified_ -

ovftool --noImageFiles --skipManifestGeneration vi://user@vcenter/Datastore/VMname/VMname.vmdk ./local.vmdk : Handles thin disks correctly, supports resumption, validates checksums. 4.3 Using SCP / WinSCP (Direct ESXi Access) Best for : Quick, command-line download when SSH is enabled on ESXi.

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scp root@esxi-ip:/vmfs/volumes/Datastore1/VMname/VMname-flat.vmdk /local/path/ : Connect with SCP protocol → browse /vmfs/volumes/ → copy VMDK files. download vmdk file from datastore

(if not already): Host → Services → TSM-SSH → Start. download vmdk file from datastore

(export as OVF with embedded VMDK):