10.10. Cloning Virtual Machines

10.10.1. Cloning a Virtual Machine

Summary
In Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.5, you can now clone virtual machines without having to create a template or a snapshot first.

Important

The Clone VM button is disabled while virtual machines are running; you must shut down a virtual machine before you can clone it.

Procedure 10.40. Cloning a Virtual Machine

  1. Click the Virtual Machines tab and select the virtual machine to clone.
  2. Click the Clone VM button to open the Clone Virtual Machine window.
  3. Enter a name for the new virtual machine.
  4. Click OK.
Result
A duplicate virtual machine is generated.