Procedure to Create a Clone of a Virtual Machine in vCenter

 To create a clone of a virtual machine (VM) in VMware vCenter, follow the steps below:

1. Log in to vCenter Server using the vSphere Web Client or vSphere Client.

2. Navigate to the VM you want to clone from the inventory.

3. Right-click on the VM, then select Clone > Clone to Virtual Machine.

4. In the Clone Virtual Machine wizard:

   • Specify the name and location for the new VM.

   • Choose the target ESXi host or cluster.

   • Select the appropriate datastore for storage.

   • Configure any necessary customization options (e.g., network settings, OS customization).

5. Review the settings, then click Finish to initiate the cloning process.