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Copy a VHDx being used in a cluster

create share 661 Reputation points
2021-06-09T12:45:18.823+00:00

Hi,

Is it possible to copy a VHDx that is being used in a 2 node cluster without shutting down the servers?

Thanks.

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  1. Yuhan Deng 3,766 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2021-06-10T02:12:03.813+00:00

    Hi,
    You might want to take a look at this:
    https://www.altaro.com/hyper-v/copy-hyper-v-vhd-file-virtual-machine-running/

    Based on my understanding, hot copy of a vhdx might cause data loss, and Microsoft recommends that you turn off the VM before copying the .vhdx file.

    Thanks for your understanding.
    Best regards,
    Danny

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  1. Leon Laude 85,781 Reputation points
    2021-06-09T12:55:22.123+00:00

    Hi @create share ,

    Yes you can copy a VHDX file even though it is being used.

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    (If the reply was helpful please don't forget to upvote and/or accept as answer, thank you)

    Best regards,
    Leon

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