How to expand disk size of a VM without data loss?

Beru Lv2Posted 23 Mar 2023 10:10

Last edited by Beru 29 Mar 2023 11:28.

Hello everyone, can anybody tell me step by step how to expand disk size of VM with RHEL 5 OS in Sangfor HCI without data loss?

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Expanding the disk size of a virtual machine (VM) can be done without data loss by following these general steps:
  • Backup your virtual machine. This step is essential to ensure that your data is safe in case anything goes wrong during the expansion process.
  • Shut down the virtual machine. Expanding the disk size requires the VM to be turned off.
  • Expand the virtual disk. Depending on the virtualization platform, you can either increase the disk size through the hypervisor or by editing the virtual machine configuration file directly.
  • Power on the virtual machine. After the disk size has been expanded, turn on the virtual machine.
  • Extend the partition. Once the virtual machine has booted up, you need to extend the partition to use the additional disk space. This process varies depending on the operating system you are using. For example, on Windows, you can use the Disk Management tool to extend the partition. On Linux, you can use the "fdisk" or "parted" command-line tools.

By following these steps, you can safely expand the disk size of your virtual machine without losing any data. However, it is always a good practice to have a backup of your data before making any changes to your virtual machine.
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faysalji Lv3Posted 30 Mar 2023 14:48
  
Follow the following procedure:

1. Increase virtual disk with command line. Type vmware-vdiskmanager -x 100Gb vm.vmdk and press Enter to rezise the disk.

2. Increase virtual disk with VMware Workstation client. In VMware Workstation, select the target virtual machine > select Edit Virtual Machine Settings > click Hrad Disk > click Utilities > select Expand > enter the target virtual disk size > click Expand.
Newbie665368 Lv1Posted 30 Mar 2023 12:25
  
I have the same question. Can you share with me?
Mikee Lv2Posted 29 Mar 2023 13:04
  
The built-in wizard or the virtual machine settings can be used to configure it.

KarenD Lv2Posted 29 Mar 2023 11:53
  
It can be expanded using the VMware client.
SteveD Lv2Posted 29 Mar 2023 11:50
  
It can be configured using the built-in wizard or the virtual machine settings.
Ashley Anne Lv2Posted 29 Mar 2023 11:46
  
By following these general steps, you can increase a virtual machine's (VM) disk size without losing any data:
Make a virtual machine backup. This step is crucial to make sure your data is secure in case the expansion process goes wrong.
Put the virtual machine to sleep. The VM must be shut down in order to increase the disk size.
Boost the virtual disk's size. You can either increase the disk size using the hypervisor or by directly editing the virtual machine configuration file, depending on the virtualization platform.
the virtual machine is turned on. Start the virtual machine after expanding the disk size.
Stretch the partition out. To use the additional space after the virtual machine has started, you must expand the partition.
Rashley Lv2Posted 29 Mar 2023 11:32
  
This calls for thin provisioning. In storage area networks (SAN), centralized storage disks, and storage virtualization systems, thin provisioning, also referred to as virtual provisioning or thin storage, is a technique for allocating storage on-demand based on user requirements.
Rhebie Lv3Posted 29 Mar 2023 11:31
  
It can be configured using the built-in wizard or the virtual machine settings.

Randolfy Lv2Posted 29 Mar 2023 11:27
  
The built-in wizard or the virtual machine settings can be used to configure it.
Farina Ahmed Lv5Posted 27 Mar 2023 16:53
  
Thin provisioning is required. Thin provisioning, also known as virtual provisioning or thin storage, is a method of on-demand storage allocation based on user requirements in storage area networks (SAN), centralized storage disks, and storage virtualization systems.

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