diff --git a/pages/02.linux/xcp-ng/import-vm-disk/default.en.md b/pages/02.linux/xcp-ng/import-vm-disk/default.en.md index 31c909a..354fa40 100644 --- a/pages/02.linux/xcp-ng/import-vm-disk/default.en.md +++ b/pages/02.linux/xcp-ng/import-vm-disk/default.en.md @@ -8,9 +8,9 @@ visible: true ## Convert to proper image format XCP-ng only supports the `vhd`, `vmdk` or `raw` image formats. -Use `qemu-img` to convert other formats into the desired format. +Use `qemu-img` to convert other formats into the desired format. -`vhd` and `vmdk` are both sparsely allocated and somewhat compressed, therefore being quicker to upload than `raw`. +`vhd` and `vmdk` are both sparsely allocated and somewhat compressed, therefore being quicker to upload than `raw`. To convert, use these options depending on the desired format: @@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ qemu-img convert -f qcow2 -O vmdk .qcow2 .vmdk Use Xen Orchestra to import the disk. The option can is found under `Import > Disk` -Select any storage repository on the server. +Select any storage repository on the server. ![Import VM disk in XCP-ng](./import-vm-disk-xcp-ng.png) @@ -41,6 +41,6 @@ Select any storage repository on the server. The imported disk is not directly usable. Instead, we create a new VM first. Use whatever settings you want and create a new disk. **Make sure to choose a boot mode (BIOS/UEFI) that is compatible with the imported disk** After creating the VM, go into its disk management and attach the imported disk. -The disk created with the VM can be deleted. +The disk created with the VM can be deleted. -Finally, under the advanced tab, disable all other options besides booting from HDD and convert the VM into a template. +Finally, under the advanced tab, disable all other options besides booting from HDD and convert the VM into a template.