Moving virtual machines from ESXi host to windows server 2008 Hyper V
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we got 2 Dell PE2950 servers [1 domain controller , 1 exchange server]
Bought New Dell MD3000
plan is to setup clustering and virtulization using Hyper V and MD 3000 as storage.
here is what am thinking to do
We got 2 spare old DELL PE2650 servers. below are steps i am thiking to perform
1. Install ESXi on 2 spare servers PE2650's.
2. Convert 2 main physical servers (domain controller and Exchange) to virtual machines and host on 2 spare servers one on each. using VMware converter , Live conversion.
3. Switch off 2 main servers PE2950 and let Virtual machines serve the job for them.
4. Install windows server 2008 enterprise edition on 2 main servers PE2950 and configure with MD 3000 storage and setup Hyper V and clustering.
5. Move Virtual machines(domain controller , Exchange Server) from old spare Dell PE2650 to Newly setup servers. PE2950
6. Switch off OLD server ESXi's and PUT live new setup PE2950 with hyper and virtual machines on it.
I reserched a lot about this and everyting seems fine about all steps, only thing i want to make sure, is it easy and possible to move virtual machines from ESXi to Hyper V setup. Live transfer of virtual machines?
If yes than using which software something from VMware or Windows Virtual machine manager.
and how much time we are expecting to convert physical server to virtual machine and than move vitual machine to new setup, if current size of server is 200 GB.
any help suggestiongs about above process will be much appriciated and yea feel free to advise or change the whole process if you think this is not possible or you can advise some other way of doing this easily and effectively.
Thanks Harry
we got 2 Dell PE2950 servers [1 domain controller , 1 exchange server]
Bought New Dell MD3000
plan is to setup clustering and virtulization using Hyper V and MD 3000 as storage.
here is what am thinking to do
We got 2 spare old DELL PE2650 servers. below are steps i am thiking to perform
1. Install ESXi on 2 spare servers PE2650's.
2. Convert 2 main physical servers (domain controller and Exchange) to virtual machines and host on 2 spare servers one on each. using VMware converter , Live conversion.
3. Switch off 2 main servers PE2950 and let Virtual machines serve the job for them.
4. Install windows server 2008 enterprise edition on 2 main servers PE2950 and configure with MD 3000 storage and setup Hyper V and clustering.
5. Move Virtual machines(domain controller , Exchange Server) from old spare Dell PE2650 to Newly setup servers. PE2950
6. Switch off OLD server ESXi's and PUT live new setup PE2950 with hyper and virtual machines on it.
I reserched a lot about this and everyting seems fine about all steps, only thing i want to make sure, is it easy and possible to move virtual machines from ESXi to Hyper V setup. Live transfer of virtual machines?
If yes than using which software something from VMware or Windows Virtual machine manager.
and how much time we are expecting to convert physical server to virtual machine and than move vitual machine to new setup, if current size of server is 200 GB.
any help suggestiongs about above process will be much appriciated and yea feel free to advise or change the whole process if you think this is not possible or you can advise some other way of doing this easily and effectively.
Thanks Harry
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I missed the DC piece. I agree with Arun, there may be issues with the AD update number
There is an issue when P2V'ing a DC (Windows 2000 and Windows 2003). It affects the AD's Update Sequence number and can halt DFS replication.
For more information, see the following Microsoft articles:
Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885875/
Windows 2003: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875495/
There is an issue when P2V'ing a DC (Windows 2000 and Windows 2003). It affects the AD's Update Sequence number and can halt DFS replication.
For more information, see the following Microsoft articles:
Windows 2000: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885875/
Windows 2003: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875495/
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We have windows 2008 domain controler with domain level. 2008 as well
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here are bit more details.
Domain controller - DELL PE2950 windows server 2008 standard edition 32bit with domain functional level 2008 , following rolder, DNS , DHCP, File services.
Exchange server - DELL PE 2950 windows server 2008 standard edition 64 bit, exchange server 2007 standard edition, nothing else on it.
the problem you guys saying is that only with domain level 2003 or we are expectin with 2008 as well. please advise.
Domain controller - DELL PE2950 windows server 2008 standard edition 32bit with domain functional level 2008 , following rolder, DNS , DHCP, File services.
Exchange server - DELL PE 2950 windows server 2008 standard edition 64 bit, exchange server 2007 standard edition, nothing else on it.
the problem you guys saying is that only with domain level 2003 or we are expectin with 2008 as well. please advise.
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200 GB is quite big, you can expect around 3-5 hours or so depending on your network setup.
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thanks guys for your tips and hints, am done with this and whole process been ok. I used MSVMM2008 to do all kind of conversations.
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usig both Acronis and Symmantic Exec.
that's worst case scenario as backup in hand as well.
am focusing on to do it all live without down time, for safety will be doing on weekend.
which software you suggest for moving virtual machines from old to new servers. ?