Hyper-V Server to VMware Server
I am working with a small business that wants to convert from hyper-v to vmware, they have a hyper-v server and a VMware server running ESXi 5.1 (free edition). Is there a way to convert the vhd's and import them into the new VMware Host running the free edition. There is no vCenter server that is going to be installed for it will only be a single host and no clustering. I would have to convert the following:
4 - Windows 7 vhd's
1 - Server 2008 with Exchange 2010
1 - Server 2008 (domain controller)
Any strategies on how this can be done. I don't see an import option and only see an export option in vSphere for esxi 5.1 (free edition)
4 - Windows 7 vhd's
1 - Server 2008 with Exchange 2010
1 - Server 2008 (domain controller)
Any strategies on how this can be done. I don't see an import option and only see an export option in vSphere for esxi 5.1 (free edition)
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Sweet, I am checking it all out right now and will give you a heads up on what happens. I am going to test convert a dummy machine and the servers will probably have to be done over the weekend so I can shut them down. Did you perhaps run into any issues with exchange or AD/domain controller converting or anything?
Nope, none. I've virtualized several domain controllers and Exchange. The only thing with domain controllers don't rely on snapshots. They don't work too well when you restore a snapshot...
As everyone recommended, please go for the Standalone converter to move the VMs from hyperV to Vmware ESXi version.
with regards
Karthik Rajasekaran
with regards
Karthik Rajasekaran
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Works like a charm, migrated a few windows 7 machines with no issues. Will attempt on the servers over a weekend but overall a pretty simple tool. Thank you
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