I attempted to rename my vm.
However, the name did not get changed inside the Folder i.e. After I open the VM in the Storage the Filename is changed but not the .vmdk, .vmx, vmsd files. - Why is that?? . See attachment.
I tried vMotion and Storage vMotion too.
Why is it so Cancel.docx
I tried renaming from the vSphere Client (5.1.0)
I did a storage vMotion - did not work
I removed and readded to the Inventory (registered) did not work
Still only the folder name has been changed but not the files inside the folder ie..vmdk, .vmx etc.
Any other suggestion please.
Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)
Renaming using the Web Client does not work, this is to be expected.
1. Rename the VM name in the inventory.
2. Complete a Storage vMotion to another datastore.
Do you have storage vMotion license ?
cgeorgeisaac
ASKER
Yes I tried your Points 1 & 2. I have valid license for Storage vMotion - confirmed it was a different Datastore - this failed to rename the .vmx, .vmdk files!
I did a storage vMotion - did not work
I removed and readded to the Inventory (registered) did not work
Still only the folder name has been changed but not the files inside the folder ie..vmdk, .vmx etc.
Any other suggestion please.