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6. From the Hard Disk page, shown in Figure 23-7, you can choose to create a
new virtual disk or use an existing one. The hard disk for a virtual machine is
actually a file stored on the real hard disk of the host operating system. All of
the guest operating system's files will be stored in that virtual hard disk file.
From the perspective of the virtual machine, it has a hard disk installed with
a size that you specify. From the perspective of the host operating system, it's
just a single file stored in the VMware datastore location. For almost all virtual
machines, you will need to create a virtual hard disk, and this example is no
exception. Click Create a New Disk.
7. On the Properties page for the hard disk, shown in Figure 23-8, you can set a
number of properties for creating a virtual hard disk. Choose from the follow-
ing choices, and then click Next.
Size of the virtual hard disk
VMware will, based on the operating
system you've selected, propose a size for the virtual hard disk. While it
is possible to increase this later, it can be difficult to do so. Accordingly, I
recommend that you set the size to be larger than you think you need.
Figure 23-7.
Choosing your virtual disk
Summary :
The hard disk for a virtual machine is actually a file stored on the real hard disk of the host operating system. Size of the virtual hard disk VMware will, based on the operating system you've selected, propose a size for the virtual hard disk.
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