How can I reduce the size of the hard drive of my guest? (Ubuntu server)

Hi all

When I built my (Ubuntu Server 12.04) VM guest on VMware ESXi 5.1, I was a little over zealous and create it with a 500 GB hard drive. I found now that a 100 GB would easily suffice.

I would like to reduce the hard disk up to 100 GB. How can I do this? It seems pretty obvious, how on Windows using the stand-alone converter but on Ubuntu server? I have no idea where to start and I can't find any info!

Also, could someone please explain to me why the real used on this prompt on the host drive is 500 GB? When you use VMWorkstation the right file size grows with disk space actually used the guest. Then under ESXi, the size of the file begins at the size you specified for the server. This can be changed?

Thanks in advance.

Export OVF model is the one you want. This allows you to save the entire VM to one or several files (unique).

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