Using a VMDK file in Proxmox can be useful for various reasons, particularly when migrating virtual machines from VMware environments to Proxmox. Learn how to import a VMDK disk into a Proxmox managed VM. Our Proxmox Support team is here to help you with the questions and concerns.

Overview

1. Steps to Import VMDK to Proxmox
   • Step 1: Create a New VM
   • Step 2: Copy the VMDK File
   • Step 3: Convert and Import the VMDK Disk
   • Step 4: Wait for the Import to Complete
   • Step 5: Rescan Disks
   • Step 6: Attach the Disk to the VM

Steps to Import VMDK to Proxmox

Many of our customers face trouble when they attempt to migrate VMware to Proxmox. However, this is actually an easy task if we have the right guidance. That is where experts come in handy.

Step 1: Create a New VM

1. Log in to the Proxmox VE web interface.

2. Click on “Virtual Machines” in the left-hand menu.

3. Click on “Create VM” and fill in the details:

4. Assign a unique ID to the VM (e.g., 312).

5. Provide a name for the VM (e.g., “VM 312”).

6. Leave the default settings for the system, CPU, memory, and network.

Step 2: Copy the VMDK File

1. Copy the VMDK File: Use the scp command to copy the VMDK file from the local machine to the Proxmox host.

Replace /path/to/for312.vmdk with the actual path to the VMDK file and root@pve-host with the IP address or hostname of the Proxmox host.

Step 3: Convert and Import the VMDK Disk

1. Access the Proxmox shell by clicking on “Shell” in the top-right corner of the Proxmox web interface.

2. Import the VMDK Disk: Use the qm importdisk command to convert and import the VMDK file.

Step 4: Wait for the Import to Complete

We must wait for the Command. The qm importdisk command will start importing the disk. It may appear stuck at 100% progress for a while, so do not interrupt the process.

Step 5: Rescan Disks

After the import is complete, run the qm rescan command to see the newly imported disk in the Hardware section of the VM:

qm rescan.

Step 6: Attach the Disk to the VM

1. Open the VM Configuration. Go back to the Proxmox web interface and select the newly created VM.

2. In the Hardware section, double-click on the new disk and click “Add” in the pop-up window.

By following these steps, we can successfully import a VMware VMDK disk into a Proxmox VM.

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Conclusion

Proxmox’s support for VMDK provides flexibility, making it a practical choice for businesses and developers managing virtual machines across different platforms. To sum up, our Support Techs demonstrated how to import a VMDK disk into a Proxmox managed VM.