If you are deploying this on a Linux-based KVM host, you may need to convert the disk: Extract the bundle. Convert the .vmdk to .qcow2 :
If using ESXi, upload the extracted folder to your datastore via the vSphere Client. install download vmxbundle 171r18tgz
The .tgz extension indicates a compressed tarball, common in Linux and Unix-like systems. In the context of virtualization: If you are deploying this on a Linux-based
Use a tool like 7-Zip (Windows) or the terminal (Linux). tar -xvzf vmxbundle-171r18.tgz Use code with caution. install download vmxbundle 171r18tgz
: Refers to the virtual machine configuration format used by VMware.
qemu-img convert -f vmdk -O qcow2 source_disk.vmdk target_disk.qcow2 Use code with caution. Define the VM using virt-install or virt-manager . Step 4: Post-Installation Configuration Once the VM boots: