If you are not familiar with the ESXi CLI or if it is more convenient for your environment, you can delete Virtual Machine (VM) snapshots using vSphere Client.
About this task
- For copy-based transitions, perform these steps before initiating the Storage Cutover operation in the 7-Mode Transition Tool (7MTT).
- For copy-free transitions, perform these steps before initiating the Export & Halt 7-Mode Systems operation in the 7MTT.
Procedure
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Open the ESXi host or vCenter Server managing the ESXi host.
- Right-click the VM from which you need to remove snapshots.
- Open the Snapshots window.
- Click Delete All.