The bandwidth between two sites is too slow to transfer large virtual machine files. The
administrator needs to export a virtual machine to OVF to reduce the size of the transfer. When
the administrator attempts to initiate the Export OVF Template feature, the selection is grayed out.
What is the likely reason that the administrator is unable to select this option?
A.
The virtual machine is in a powered on state.
B.
There is not enough disk space on the destination for the OVF.
C.
The administrator’s account does not have the correct privileges.
D.
The virtual machine is not compatible with the OVF format.
A is correct
To export the virtual application, all virtual machines in it must be powered off.
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