Unable to download VM files from datastore browser when there is period before the virtual machine name
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Article ID: 315301
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Products
VMware vCenter Server
Issue/Introduction
Symptoms:
Downloading VM files from datastore browser fails when the virtual machine name starts with a period (for example, .vmTest).
This issue also occurs when you are using an API call.
GetVMFiles.java sample shipped with vSphere Management SDK - Java , also reproduces this issue. The sample runs successfully, but there are no VM files in the destination local folder.
Environment
VMware vCenter Server 6.7.x
Cause
This issue occurs because internal code is not implemented to support such scenarios (virtual machines name starting with period).
Resolution
This is an expected behavior.
Currently, there is no resolution.
Workaround: To work around this issue, use the OVF tool to download VM files.