Re: [CentOS-virt] Confused by "qemu-img convert"

On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 10:58 AM, MargoAndTodd margoandtodd@gmail.com wrote:

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The thread caught my eye while cleaning up my folders :) My two cents is somewhat late; you may have already resolved your question :)

However, since I did not see any replies ...

Is it as easy as?

qemu-img convert -f vdi oldImage.vdi -O qcow2 newImage.qcow

Yup! I don't use the -f option. qemu-img auto detects the input file format.

Do I need a ton of disk space to go to a full hard drive then back to a small virtual hard drive?

Do I need the Virtual Box XML file for anything or just the VDI?

Please elaborate on the above points. I don't understand what you are trying to do.