Delete vdi file after import?

[mgm099]

Hello everyone,
I have imported a VM from VirtualBox into a Proxmox VM.
Everything has worked so far ... Now my question:

I had copied the vdi file for importing into the root directory of Proxmox.
Can I delete this file now or is it still needed? It is 29GB after all!

Would be great if someone could help me further....

Great Michael

 

[bbgeek17]

If you finished the import and confirm that VM boots, then, yes, you can delete the source file - its not needed by Proxmox. Whether you might need it for something else later - only you can decide.

Good luck

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[mgm099]

Thanks for the answer, I will delete the file ...

 

[UdoB]

Thanks for the answer, I will delete the file ...

If you are really unsure and fear data loss: just rename it! Wait some time and then delete it...

 

[mgm099]

Great idea, I'll keep that in mind

 

[Kingneutron]

If you are really unsure and fear data loss: just rename it! Wait some time and then delete it...

Even better, lzop or gzip -9 it if you want to save disk space