Extend an iscsi LUN without losing VM

I created originally for my data store a 500 GB iSCSI VMFS LUNs. I noticed that I had more available SAN storage, so I increased the size of 500 GB to 1.3 TB LUN LUN for our VMWare data store. I currently have a VM DC on this LUN I want to thank. When I go to the store and add the extension, it is said that the drive will be formatted and all data will be erased. There is a host of ESXi v3.5. What is the best way to extend this LUN without losing my VM domain controller?

Should I try to move the virtual machine to the internal storage using the browser to store data? What do I have to use VMWare Converter to move the virtual machine off the iscsi lun until the LUN is extended, or is there another way? With your recommendations can also provide you with exact to directions?  It is a production environment, and I don't have a lot of experience, make this type of move.  Your comments are greatly appreciated.

Hey Monty,

One thing to remember, whenever you play no matter what sizing such thing w.r.t. the LUN always take relevant backup and can do what you want to play. The error you get is the error for the new extend this when adding, all the data on the new measure will be lost, so certainly, you can spend without any hestations.

Concerning

Anil

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