Export a Host Profile

You can export a profile to a file that is in the VMware profile format (.vpf).

When a host profile is exported, administrator and user profile passwords are not exported. This is a security measure and stops passwords from being exported in plain text when the profile is exported. You will be prompted to re-enter the values for the password after the profile is imported and the password is applied to a host.

Procedure

1. Navigate to Host Profiles main view.
2. Right-click the profile and select Export Host Profile.
3. Click Save.
4. (Optional) Select the location and enter the name of the file to export the profile. This step is applicable only for the vSphere Web Client