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Using Veeam to migrate iso to ESXi host

Hi all, I have a server that was backed up using Veeam sEnd Point Backup.  The program backs up the NOS to an iso file.  I have the file but wanted to zap it up to be a virtual machine on our ESXI 5.0 server.

We do have a Veeam license for their backup program also, but couldn't find a way to do that.

Question, can this be done?

Thanks all.
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Normally you will need to convert, through a P2V (physical to virtual process), to create a Virtual Machine.

all you have is a handful of files. (bundled/archived in an iso!)
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Thanks Andrew, that's how Veeam Endpoint stores them, in an iso file.  I previously used VMWare's P2V converter, but would then have to host it using VMWare workstation, then P2V it to an ESXi server.  I figured Veeam's tool would let me use their software, thats where I was going with this.
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Thanks Andrew, that's the answer I didn't want to hear, but does answer the question.

The physical server is not at the same location as the ESXi server I'm using for backup so VMWare's P2V free converter can't be used like that, I was hoping for an easier way then to convert, host then convert again.

Do you know of a way if the ESXi server isn't at the same location?

Thanks Andrew, if not, Ill just except your expert comment, that is the right answer.
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Yes, P2V - VMware Convert to a share (for VMware Workstation), and then copy the files to new location, and use VMware Converter again 2nd time, to convert the VMware Workstation files to ESXi.
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thanks again
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The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.

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