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When using the VMWare Standalone Converter, is it possible to P2V a server and then come back for a FINAL SYNC after the initial P2V?<br />
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I have a P2V that is taking 7-8 hours, and completes correctly. &nbsp;During the time of the actual P2V, however, some files and services have their data changed, and it would be great to be able to do a final sync after the job completes.<br />
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Is this possible? &nbsp;I have the completed P2V VM running in VCenter now, completed about 12 hours ago, and it would be great to be able to SYNC and cut. &nbsp;If not, I am probably looking at re-synching the entire job.<br />
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So is it possible to do a differential sync, or a post-virtualization-sync?<br />
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Thanks!
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When using the VMWare Standalone Converter, is it possible to P2V a server and then come back for a FINAL SYNC after the initial P2V?

I have a P2V that is taking 7-8 hours, and completes correctly.  During the time of the actual P2V, however, some files and services have their data changed, and it would be great to be able to do a final sync after the job completes.

Is this possible?  I have the completed P2V VM running in VCenter now, completed about 12 hours ago, and it would be great to be able to SYNC and cut.  If not, I am probably looking at re-synching the entire job.

So is it possible to do a differential sync, or a post-virtualization-sync?

Thanks!

VMWare Standalone Converter - Sync after P2V?

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