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Transferring the files by using the WinSCP utility

About this task

Use the following procedure to transfer the files from a remote system to a Nutanix container by using the WinSCP utility.

Procedure

  1. Use WinSCP or a similar file transfer utility to connect to the Nutanix container.
  2. In File protocol, click SCP.
  3. Enter the credentials to gain access to SCP.
  4. Click Login.
  5. Click OK or Continue as necessary in the warning dialog boxes.
  6. In the WinSCP destination machine pane, browse to /home/<Container_Name> as the destination location for the file transfer.
  7. Click and drag the qcow2 image from the WinSCP source window to /home/<Container_Name> in the WinSCP destination window.
  8. Click the WinSCP Copy button to transfer the file.
  9. When the copy completes, close the WinSCP window (x icon) and click OK.