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Asked: 2013-03-26 10:09:04 +0800 CST

vSphere Client not allowing export of OVF template

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I have a vm that I can access via vSphere Client and Remote Desktop (RDC). It is a Windows Server 2003 image. I am trying to export it locally via menu option OVF Template option. The option is unfortunately grayed out.

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In what circumstances would this occur?

The server is powered down.

Can snapshots exist?

vmware-vsphere

4 Answers

  1. Have you tried using ovftool? It comes off as very handy to export ovf/ova

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  2. Best Answer

    The reason I could not export is due to not having permissions (Power User not Administrator).

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  3. Enable in custom Role

    If you're using a custom Role and wish to grand the ability to do "OVF Export", You need to ensure vApp -> Export is marked in your custom Role;

    vApp -> Export

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  4. If you power off the VM and then the option will be available

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