Migrating VMs from ESXi 5.0.0 Host/datastore to new ESXi 6.5.1Host/datastore
Hello,
I have a current ESXi infrastructure, 2- ESXi 5.0.0 Hosts, with SAN Storage with the VMs successfully backed up by Veaam to external NAS storage daily.
i have purchased 2 DELL EMC R440 servers with internal, 8 bay, RAID 5 storage running ESXi 6.5.1
I'm looking for opinions on how best to migrate 5 Server 2008R2 VMs to the new Host and storage.
My concern is that ESXi 5.0.0 is now legacy with VCenter being 5.0.0 also.
Veeam is 9.0
I was thinking of doing a manual cold migration, by bringing down the VMs, manually copying them over to the new storage, "Add to Inventory" and start them up.
I may be overthinking this, should I leverage VEEAM?
*My concern is dealing with VMs from 5.0.0 straight to 6.5.1. Am I being to gun-shy here?
I'd appreciate any scenarios that you can offer.
Appreciate.
Jurgen
I have a current ESXi infrastructure, 2- ESXi 5.0.0 Hosts, with SAN Storage with the VMs successfully backed up by Veaam to external NAS storage daily.
i have purchased 2 DELL EMC R440 servers with internal, 8 bay, RAID 5 storage running ESXi 6.5.1
I'm looking for opinions on how best to migrate 5 Server 2008R2 VMs to the new Host and storage.
My concern is that ESXi 5.0.0 is now legacy with VCenter being 5.0.0 also.
Veeam is 9.0
I was thinking of doing a manual cold migration, by bringing down the VMs, manually copying them over to the new storage, "Add to Inventory" and start them up.
I may be overthinking this, should I leverage VEEAM?
*My concern is dealing with VMs from 5.0.0 straight to 6.5.1. Am I being to gun-shy here?
I'd appreciate any scenarios that you can offer.
Appreciate.
Jurgen
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No problems
Many methods to move migrate hot or cold....
But if you've already paid for the tools use them!
It's also good DR practice!
Many methods to move migrate hot or cold....
But if you've already paid for the tools use them!
It's also good DR practice!
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I suppose I am overthinking this. It's my first move to new hardware in 6 years.
"we run ESX 2.5.4 VMs on ESXi 6.5!" That is remarkable and reassuring!
I very much appreciate your input!