Deep Drive VMware Clone
1. Full Clone
A full clone is a complete, independent copy of a virtual machine (VM).
When you create a full clone, VMware creates a new VM with its own virtual hardware, and it copies all the files from the original VM to the new VM.
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Characteristics of Full Clones:
- Independent copy of the original VM
- Own virtual hardware
- Copies all files from the original VM
- Can be powered on and off independently
- Can be modified independently
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2. Linked Clone
A linked clone is a copy of a VM that shares the same virtual disk as the original VM.
When you create a linked clone, VMware creates a new VM with its own virtual hardware, but it uses the same virtual disk as the original VM.
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Characteristics of Linked Clones:
- Shares the same virtual disk as the original VM
- Own virtual hardware
- Uses a delta disk to store changes
- Can be powered on and off independently
- Can be modified independently, but changes are stored in the delta disk
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Key Differences:
- Disk usage: Full clones require more disk space, as they create a complete copy of the original VM's virtual disk. Linked clones, on the other hand, share the same virtual disk and use a delta disk to store changes.
- Independence: Full clones are completely independent of the original VM, while linked clones are dependent on the original VM's virtual disk.
- Performance: Linked clones can provide better performance, as they don't require the overhead of creating and maintaining a complete copy of the original VM's virtual disk.
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