6.5. Cloning a Virtual Machine
You can 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.
Cloning Virtual Machines
- Click Compute → Virtual Machines and select the virtual machine to clone.
- Click More Actions ( ), then click Clone VM.
- Enter a Clone Name for the new virtual machine.
- Click OK.