Importing a VM
- Open Virtualization Station.
- Go to Overview.
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Click Import VM.
The Import VM window opens.
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Click .
A file explorer window opens.
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Select the VM file.
Important:
Virtualization Station only imports the following file types:
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.ova
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.ovf
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.vmx
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.qvm
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Click Open.
The file explorer window closes.
- Click Next.
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Configure the VM settings.
Setting
Description
VM Name
The name used to identify the VM
Requirements:
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Length: 1–32 characters
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Not allowed: Name cannot start with a Space ( ).
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The following special characters are not allowed: ` * = + [ ] \ | ; : ' " , < > / ? %
Description
The description for the VM
CPU
The CPU resource available to the VM
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Click Specify CPU Resources.
The Specify CPU Resources window appears.
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Select a method.
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Shared: The threads can be shared with other services.
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Dedicated: The current service occupies the threads until you modify the settings.
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Select a processor.
Note:This setting is available only if your device supports more than one processor.
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Select the number of cores and threads.
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Click Apply.
Important:You cannot configure shared and dedicated CPU resources for devices supporting less than four cores and eight threads.
Memory
The maximum amount of memory available to the VM
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- Optional:
Configure the advanced settings.
- Click Advanced Settings.
- Modify any of the following settings.
Setting
Description
CPU
The CPU model used by the virtual machine
Tip:This setting is typically used when exporting the VM to another device.
Network
The MAC address and NIC model used by the VM
Tip:Click to generate a MAC address.
Hard Disk
The path to the image file, cache mode, and drive controller type used by the VM storage
- Click Import.
Virtualization Station imports the VM.