Answer:
False
Step-by-step explanation:
Copying a virtual disk does not create an entirely new virtual machine (VM). It creates a copy of the virtual disk that can then be used to create a new VM or attach to an existing VM. But simply copying the virtual disk by itself does not create a new VM.
A virtual machine consists of more than just the virtual disk.
⇒ The VM configuration file - Specifies things like CPU, memory, network settings, etc. This is separate from the virtual disk.
⇒ The VM UUID - A unique identifier for the VM. This remains the same even if the virtual disk changes.
⇒ Runtime state - Things like which processes or applications are currently running. This is stored in memory and lost when the VM shuts down.
So when you copy a virtual disk, you are only copying that particular component of the VM. You do not copy the configuration file, VM UUID, or runtime state. Those remain tied to the original VM.
To create an entirely new, identical VM, you would need to:
⇒ Copy the virtual disk (1)
⇒ Copy the VM configuration file (2)
⇒ Create a new VM UUID (3)
⇒ Start up the new VM using the copied virtual disk and configuration file (4)
Only after completing all of these steps would you actually have a completely new, identical VM. Simply copying the virtual disk by itself is not sufficient.