VMware GSX 3 User Manual

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C H A P T E R 5 Moving and Sharing Virtual Machines

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for files you do not move. In the virtual machine settings editor, select each
device and be sure that any devices with associated files are pointed to the
correct files. Also, check the Options tab to be sure the location for the redo-log
file is correct.

In addition, check to see you do not have any absolute paths pointing to any files
you are moving.

Note: If your virtual machine is using disks in undoable mode, it is best to
commit or discard the changes when you shut down the guest operating
system under GSX Server 2. If you cannot commit or discard the changes to your
disk, read

Considerations for Moving Disks in Undoable Mode on page 180

.

3. Launch the VMware Virtual Machine Console and open the virtual machine you

just moved. Choose File > Open Virtual Machine, then browse to the virtual
machine’s configuration (.vmx) file.

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