Can I use vmware workstation to host existing Windows 2000 server?
I have an existing Windows 2000 server hosting a legacy app on the lan. Also, the disk space is running out. So, am hoping a vm can help.
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Hey all,
Thanks for your great input. Very supportive!
I was reading the "VMware vCenter Converter Standalone User's Guide". Under section "Supported Operating Systems", column "Source for Powered-On Machine Conversions", Windows 2000 isn't listed. Will it still work?
Thanks for your great input. Very supportive!
I was reading the "VMware vCenter Converter Standalone User's Guide". Under section "Supported Operating Systems", column "Source for Powered-On Machine Conversions", Windows 2000 isn't listed. Will it still work?
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> You can even change the disk size during the conversion wizard
I'm reading the user's guide. I don't see info for setting the destination disk size -- just memory size. Am I reading that right?
If not, can I increase it post-conversion via "vmware-vdiskmanager", as long as it's a Basic and not Dynamic, Windows disk?
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I can't find Windows 2000 support in 4.3 . But, I did in 4.01.
> You can even change the disk size during the conversion wizard
I'm reading the user's guide. I don't see info for setting the destination disk size -- just memory size. Am I reading that right?
If not, can I increase it post-conversion via "vmware-vdiskmanager", as long as it's a Basic and not Dynamic, Windows disk?
@hanccocka
I can't find Windows 2000 support in 4.3 . But, I did in 4.01.
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@cool: Appreciate your word. I trusted the guide to the letter. I just didn't make time to go through yet. Thanks again.
I'll try & post a screenshot from my setup tomorrow. I'll have to install that legacy version & go through the wizard & post the setting for you..
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Thanks @hanccocka :)
No problems, Cool...
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Thanks again to you both hanccocka & coolsport00! I'll check it out.
Other questions:
1) The doc mentions sysprep. Does this mean it will take care of the domain SID issues automatically, or do I have to setup some sysprep items?
2) I'm considering running the server under vmware workstation. In general, are there performance issues, i.e. will it be slower than the original machine? Still, maybe it won't matter since this particular server is used by just a few people. And, the app it serves is not performance intensive.
Other questions:
1) The doc mentions sysprep. Does this mean it will take care of the domain SID issues automatically, or do I have to setup some sysprep items?
2) I'm considering running the server under vmware workstation. In general, are there performance issues, i.e. will it be slower than the original machine? Still, maybe it won't matter since this particular server is used by just a few people. And, the app it serves is not performance intensive.
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@coolsport00: What are the steps to prepare sysprep for the conversion?
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