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2 In the Export OVF Template dialog, type the Name of the template.

For example, type MyVm.

NOTE When exporting an OVF template with a name that contains asterisk (*) characters, those

characters turn into underscore characters (_).

3 Enter the Directory location where the exported virtual machine template is saved, or click “...” to

browse for the location.

The C:\ drive is the default location where the template is stored.

For example, OvfLib.

4 In the Format field, determine how you want to store the files.

Select Folder of files (OVF) to store the OVF template as a set of files (.ovf, .vmdk, and .mf) This

format is optimal if you plan to publish the OVF files on a web server or image library. The

package can be imported, for example, into the vSphere client by publishing the URL to the .ovf

file.

Select Single file (OVA) to package the OVF template into a single .ova file. This might be

convenient to distribute the OVF package as a single file if it needs to be explicitly downloaded

from a web site or moved around using a USB key.

5 In Description, type a description for the virtual machine.

By default, the text from the Notes pane on the virtual machine’s Summary tab appears in this text box.

6 Select the checkbox if you want to include image files attached to floppy and CD/DVD devices in the

OVF package.

NOTE This checkbox only shows if the virtual machine is connected to an ISO file or if the floppy drive

is connected to a floppy image.

7 Click OK.

The download process is shown in the Export window.

Example: Folder Locations for OVF and OVA Files

If you type OvfLib for a new OVF folder, the following files might be created:

C:\OvfLib\MyVm\MyVm.ovfI

C:\OvfLib\MyVm.mf

C:\OvfLib\MyVm-disk1.vmdk

If you type C:\NewFolder\OvfLib for a new OVF folder, the following files might be created:

C:\NewFolder\OvfLib\MyVm\MyVm.ovfI

C:\NewFolder\OvfLib\MyVm.mf

C:\NewFolder\OvfLib\MyVm-disk1.vmdk

If you choose to export into the OVA format, and type MyVm, the file C:\MyVm.ova is created.

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