Copy VM Files

About this task

Perform this task to copy files between the Network Operating System (NOS) and a VM or between VMs. The valid path for a NOS location can be one of the following:

  • /intflash

  • /extflash

  • /usb

  • /var/lib/insight/packages

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, expand Configuration > Serviceability.
  2. Select Virtual Service.
  3. Select the Globals tab.
  4. In CopySourceFile, type a location of the source file using the following format: {VM_NAME_SRC}:{VM_FILE_PATH} or {NOS_FILE_PATH}. For example, figw:/home/rwa/configs/ipsec1.cfg identifies a file located in the VM. /intflash/ipsec1.cfg identifies a file located in the NOS.
  5. In CopyDestinationFile, type a location of the destination file using the following format: {VM_NAME_DST}:{VM_FILE_PATH} or {NOS_FILE_PATH}. For example, figw:/home/rwa/configs/ipsec1.cfg identifies a file located in the VM. /intflash/ipsec1.cfg identifies a file located in the NOS.
  6. In CopyAction, select Copy.
  7. Select Apply.