The maximum for a virtual machine disk size
Hello
Can I create a disk to a virtual machine that is larger then 2 TB?
On a physical box, you convert dynamic disks and their band... but I think VMware recommend snot of dynamic disks.
Thanks in advance...
Hello
2 TB is the max and also the MAX for several operating systems. If for any reason any if you need then you will need to do a bunch of multiple VMDK.
For more information about the maximum size please see: http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1003565
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