VM files ( raw ) export

[guedouarj]

Hey guys,

I'm actually a Proxmox VE server which is great !

I wanted to ask if it's possible to export a VM ( raw file ) to an usb key, and then to import this VM ( in the usb key ) to another proxmox server. ( physical server )

I know there is the migration cluster but I want to know if its possible manually. ( because I think migration cluster is just for LAN but not for internet )

I want to backup my mail server to an usb key and then to put it in the new proxmox server.

Thank you !

 

[twocell]

Yes. If you copy the raw image it is like making a copy of the disk, so you can move it to the other server by whatever means. You would then create an identical machine in Proxmox and set the disk image you copied over to be the boot disk.

 

[udo]

You can also use the backup/restore function (command) - then you have also the config-file. Without config-file e.g. your ethernet mac address changed and your client has a new adapter, which must be configured...

Udo