Download Vmdk File From Datastore [better] -

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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

ovftool --powerOffTarget vi://root@esxi-ip/DatastoreName/VMname ./output-directory/ (descriptor + flat): download vmdk file from datastore

: ESXi SCP performance is moderate; not resumeable. 4.4 Using PowerCLI (Scripted) Best for : Automation or batch downloads. download vmdk file from datastore

(export as OVF with embedded VMDK):