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Se non si ha VSphere, per spostare una VM su un altro Datastore, bisogna per forza spegnerla e fare delle operazioni manuali


=Step 1: Power Off VM=

* Log in to the web console.

* If you don't detach devices from resources, the VM may not come up after migration. Eject virtual CDs and detach virtual USB drives.

* Shutdown the guest OS and power off the the VM

=Step 2: Unregister VM=

* Right click the VM > Unregister This will remove the VM from the inventory.

=Step 3: Move Datastore=

* Storage > Choose the VM's datastore > Datastore browser > Right click relevant folder of the VM > Move

* Choose destination datastore.

* Wait for the move to complete.

=Step 4: Register VM=

* Storage > Choose the destination datastore > Register a VM > Choose the .vmx file > Register

* While prompted choose I moved

* This will add the VM to the inventory.
=Step 5: Power ON VM=

* Power ON the VM and chill :)

=Riferimenti=
*[https://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/158036-migrate-move-vm-to-a-different-datastore-without-vcentre Migrate/Move VM to a different datastore without vCentre - Spiceworks]