VM Image

A VM Image is a complete image of a hard disk, SSD or other disk, which is stored to an image file for virtual machines in one of the following formats: VMDK, VHD, VHDX, or VDI. These can then immediately be added to an existing virtual machine as virtual disks. More information on the VM Image mode of operation can be found in the Image Formats section.

Important: The use of VM Image is only recommended when working with intact disks and file systems. If this is not the case, create a FullImage or BitImage instead.

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fig. 1: Main screen

Source

Select the disk you wish to use as source for the image. For more information on how to choose a disk, see the section on disk selection.

Partitions

The layout of the partitions on the source disk will be displayed in a bar below the disk selection dropdown. Individual partitions can be directly selected or deselected for inclusion in the copy by clicking on them in this bar. Open the PartitionSelect component with the option link. You can view details on the partitions here while making your selection.

Additional Details and Settings

Access Additional Details and Settings via the button (fig. 2), where you will find technical information about the source as well as these options:

• Unlock HPA: unlock HPA in order to include the data contained therein in the copy.
• Remove HPA+DCO: remove HPA and DCO in order to include its data in the copy. This will permanently change the HPA and DCO configuration for the source disk.
• HotCopy/LiveImage (HDClone/W only): choose an option for access from the HotCopy/LiveImage dropdown.

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fig. 2: Additional information and options for the source

Image

Specify the target file where you wish to store the SmartImage by entering the file path or by browsing via the button.

Select the desired format of the image from the drop-down box below the image path.

Options

The Options section offers general possibilities for the image process.

• Verify Image Data: in a verification run, the completed image will be compared to the source to ensure that the contents precisely match.

Shut Down Computer Automatically

You can choose to have the computer shut down automatically after the copying process. Specify the scenario after which the computer is supposed to be shut down:

• Only after an error-free process: the computer will only be shut down if absolutely no errors occurred during the process.
• Even after a partially successful process: the computer will be shut down if errors occurred during the process that did not impact the success of the result
• In any event: The computer will be shut down even if the process was completed with errors.

In any case, a report will be stored automatically.

Advanced Options

In addition to the options above, there are Advanced Options … to choose from Options.

• Limit speed to: determine the speed of the process by adjusting the value.

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fig. 3: Advanced Options