Proxmox-VMA2RAW

Convert Proxmox VMA backups to raw disk images with ease using Docker.

Introduction

This repository provides the necessary files and a ready-to-use Docker image to convert Proxmox VMA backup files to raw disk images. These raw images can then be accessed or mounted with Windows software. This Docker image converts Proxmox VMA backup files to raw disk images. These raw images can then be accessed or mounted with Windows software.

Prerequisites

Docker Desktop installed on your machine.
DiskInternals Linux Reader for mounting raw disk images on Windows.

Pull the Docker Image

Pull the Docker image from Docker Hub:

docker pull bugfishtm/proxmox-vma2raw:latest

Run the Docker container and specify a folder to put your vma files in:

docker run -it -v C:\path\to\your\files:/opt/files bugfishtm/proxmox-vma2raw:latest

Usage

Place your .vma files in the files folder specified at the docker image deployment.
Access the interactive shell of the running Docker container in bash mode:
```
docker exec -it proxmox-vma2raw /bin/bash
```
Navigate to the /opt/files directory:
```
cd /opt/files
```
Extract the .vma file to a raw disk image:
```
vma extract ./sourcefile.vma ./extractdir
```
- Ensure ./extractdir does not exist before running the command.
The raw disk image will be available in the ./extractdir directory inside the directory you placed your .vma file in.
Use DiskInternals Linux Reader to mount and access the raw disk image.

For Developers

If you want to rebuild or change the image, in case dockerhub is not available or you want to modify the files.

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/bugfishtm/proxmox-vma2raw.git
cd proxmox-vma2raw

Run the create.bat script to build and run the Docker container:
```
./_docker/build.bat
```

Useful Links

Video Tutorial

The following documentation is intended for both end-users and developers.

Description	Link
A playlist or video related to this project.	https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGllcgOKZDE
If this repository contains a _videos folder, you can check that as well.

Downloads

The Downloads Section provides all the necessary files to get started with the project, including the latest software versions and any related resources.

Contributing

Find out how you can contribute to the project by visiting the Contributing Page. Whether you want to report bugs, suggest features, or submit improvements, we welcome your involvement.

Warranty

Review the terms of our warranty on the Warranty Information Page. This page outlines the scope of support and any applicable guarantees.

Support

If you need assistance, visit the Support Page to find the available channels for getting help with any issues or questions you might have.

License

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