Esx 4.1 to 6.0 Migration
Ok so my original server is a Poweredge R710 running ESX 4.1(not ESXi)
Its connected to a VCenter 4.1 VM(running on same host)
I've a new server(Poweredge R730) that I've installed ESXi 6.0 and also created a new VM with VCenter 6.0 installed
My question is - can I upgrade the ESX4.1 host to 5.5(think this is the latest version I can upgrade to that is supported) and then add that host to the new VCenter 6.0 VM on the new host...note I'm not worried about the data in the old VCenter4.1 instance so that's not relevant...
Just want to know if this step will work or am I missing something?
Cheers
Shane
Its connected to a VCenter 4.1 VM(running on same host)
I've a new server(Poweredge R730) that I've installed ESXi 6.0 and also created a new VM with VCenter 6.0 installed
My question is - can I upgrade the ESX4.1 host to 5.5(think this is the latest version I can upgrade to that is supported) and then add that host to the new VCenter 6.0 VM on the new host...note I'm not worried about the data in the old VCenter4.1 instance so that's not relevant...
Just want to know if this step will work or am I missing something?
Cheers
Shane
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To Migrate via Cold or Hot, requires a license for Storage vMotion.
So it depends on what license you have.
You may be able to use the Migrate option from within vCenter Server to peform a cold migration, when the VM is OFF.
otherwise, options include VMware Converter, to perform a V2V, Veeam, or Export and Import.
see my EE Articles, all valid for moving VMs.
HOW TO: "Live Migrate" VMware Virtual Machines between ESX/ESXi hosts and/or datastores for FREE without licenses for vMotion or Storage vMotion
Part 10: HOW TO: Backup (Export) and Restore (Import) virtual machines to VMware vSphere Hypervisor 5.1 for FREE
https://www.experts-exchange.com/articles/25539/HOW-TO-P2V-V2V-for-FREE-VMware-vCenter-Converter-Standalone-6-1.html
So it depends on what license you have.
You may be able to use the Migrate option from within vCenter Server to peform a cold migration, when the VM is OFF.
otherwise, options include VMware Converter, to perform a V2V, Veeam, or Export and Import.
see my EE Articles, all valid for moving VMs.
HOW TO: "Live Migrate" VMware Virtual Machines between ESX/ESXi hosts and/or datastores for FREE without licenses for vMotion or Storage vMotion
Part 10: HOW TO: Backup (Export) and Restore (Import) virtual machines to VMware vSphere Hypervisor 5.1 for FREE
https://www.experts-exchange.com/articles/25539/HOW-TO-P2V-V2V-for-FREE-VMware-vCenter-Converter-Standalone-6-1.html
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Ok great thanks for the help, yes I'm using the Dell versions, always ;)
ASKER
Great support as per usual, much appreciated!!
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My goal is to move the VM's from R710 to the R730 - does this require 'shared storage' option to make VMotion work or does this happen regardless since both hosts are under the one VCenter instance?