Vmkfstools -d · Premium Quality

The -d flag is used with the vmkfstools command to specify the during creation or cloning operations. It tells the ESXi host exactly how to allocate blocks on the underlying physical storage. Whether you are aiming for high performance or storage efficiency, understanding these formats is essential. The Primary Disk Formats

The vmkfstools utility provides granular control over this allocation process. The syntax for creating a virtual disk is as follows: vmkfstools -d