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Build CML VM and Activate and then Import to ESXi ?

SJNIII
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We are looking at purchasing 4 to 5 CML Personal Editions to use in our VMware Lab.  
The Lab is air-gapped with no internet access. 

 

Can I build the CML VMs on an ESXi host that has internet access, activate / register the product, then export the VMs off the ESXi that has internet access and import it to our air-gapped ESXi host?

 

thanks

 

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balaji.bandi
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it should work as long as VM ID S/N not changed.

 

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SJNIII
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Thanks.

 

Follow-up Question

Once the VM is moved to to our air-gapped ESXi host and powered on, will the VM ever need to connect to internet again ?

 

I read on another forum that the CML VM can be disconnect for up to 7 days until you're required to re-authorize.

If this true, we cannot use CML Personal Edition as there is no way to get an internet connection.

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