Figure 40 Clone Virtual Machine – Specify New Names window
5.Enter the following information:
•New VM Names: Enter the base name for the new VMs. The # symbol is required and represents the numeric sequence for the new names. In the generated VM names, the # symbol is replaced with a number.
The default values are as follows:
Number | Default start value for numeric sequence |
1 | |
01 | |
001 |
The Generated Names box shows the names of the VMs that will be created.
•New Datastore Names: Enter the base name for the new datastores. The # symbol is required and represents the numeric sequence for the new names. In the generated datastore names, the # symbol is replaced with a number.
The Generated Names box shows the names of the datastores that will be created.
•Where # is numeric and starts at: For both the VM and datastore names, enter the start value for the numeric naming sequence. The default value is 1.
6.Click Next.
The Clone Virtual Machine – Review and Validate window opens. See Figure 41 (page 66).
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