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title: "Import VM disk"
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visible: true
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[toc]
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## Convert to proper image format
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XCP-ng only supports the `vhd`, `vmdk` or `raw` image formats.
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Use `qemu-img` to convert other formats into the desired format.
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`vhd` and `vmdk` are both sparsely allocated and somewhat compressed, therefore being quicker to upload than `raw`.
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To convert, use these options depending on the desired format:
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| QEMU format name | Disk format |
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| ---------------- | ----------- |
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| vpc | vhd |
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| vmdk | vmdk |
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| raw | raw |
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[shuser]
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```
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qemu-img convert -f qcow2 -O vmdk <image>.qcow2 <image>.vmdk
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```
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[/shuser]
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## Import VM disk
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Use Xen Orchestra to import the disk.
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The option can is found under `Import > Disk`
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Select any storage repository on the server.
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## Create VM
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The imported disk is not directly usable. Instead, we create a new VM first.
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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**
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After creating the VM, go into its disk management and attach the imported disk.
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The disk created with the VM can be deleted.
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Finally, under the advanced tab, disable all other options besides booting from HDD and convert the VM into a template.
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