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Schedule VMware Converter
ASKER
Which is the cheapest that allows scheduling?
ASKER
What was the plugin called. If I can get hold of it, does it still work?
No, it only works with vSphere vCenter 4.0, and was part of the integrated Converter in vSphere vCenter and vSphere Client, it went end of life.
ASKER
Which is the cheapest solution?
NETIQ Platespin Migrate
https://www.netiq.com/products/migrate/
Symantec System Recovery
http://www.symantec.com/system-recovery-server-edition
https://www.netiq.com/products/migrate/
Symantec System Recovery
http://www.symantec.com/system-recovery-server-edition
ASKER
Do VMWare have another product that can schedule the copy?
Do VMWare have another product that can schedule the copy?
No.
@IanTh you can still download the STANDALONE version, but the integrated version was only part of vCenter Server 4.0, which could be Scheduled as a Task.
The STANDALONE version has no command line, and cannot be scheduled!
The STANDALONE version has no command line, and cannot be scheduled!
ASKER
I noticed there is the ability to schedule the stand alone as part of the wizard.
Does anyone know if where this info is stored?
Does anyone know if where this info is stored?
information will be stored in the jobs, in the XML files in the Convertor folder.
are you referring to Synchronization Schedule?
see here
http://www.viktorious.nl/2012/04/06/about-the-improved-synchronize-option-in-converter-standalone-5/
are you referring to Synchronization Schedule?
see here
http://www.viktorious.nl/2012/04/06/about-the-improved-synchronize-option-in-converter-standalone-5/
ASKER
Yes the sync schedule.
Is it possible to schedule the re-sync using the info in the link you provided?
Is it possible to schedule the re-sync using the info in the link you provided?
Sync schedule is scheduling the final sync between Physical and Virtual Host, it's not scheduling the start of the process, but rather the end of the process.
ASKER
Oh, so you cant schedule the start time?
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thanks
But it's no longer an option with the VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 5.0.
I would recommend alternatives, but these are not free.
see my EE Article which lists commercial products.
HOW TO: P2V, V2V for FREE - VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 5.0