vsphere 5.5 web client download files from data store

Make sure that the  VMware Client Integration Plugin are installed, because this plugin, it's responsible for file transfers.

Highlight the file you need to download, e.g. Right Click the file, and you will see an option comes up with a Download Arrow, to download the file.

Thank you!  What if I'm trying to download all the VM files (folder) for a particular vm (in this case a Big IP appliance)?  Do I have to do each file individually?  When I highlight more than one file in the folder and right-click I get a 'no actions available'.


Or maybe I'm being retarded.  What is the minimum files I need to copy and import the vm files into a different vsphere environment?  trying to migrate it across the country with the least pain.

Thank you!!

You will only need the VMX file, and VMDK files.

(you cannot select multiple files with the Web Client)

Exporting to OVF maybe easier!

(which ever you find easier!)

Thank you again!  Exporting to OVF is a great idea, but it is grayed out.  Does the vm have to be powered off?  If that's the case, then I'll need to export the files.

ok, thank you!

Thank you!