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== Convert Hardware v7 to v3 == | == Virtual Hardware Version Changes == | ||
=== Upgrade Hardware Version === | |||
# Ensure VMTools is up to date 1st (may require VM reboot) | |||
# Shut-down the VM | |||
# Take a snapshot | |||
# Right-click over the VM and select '''Upgrade Virtual Hardware''' and confirm | |||
# Restart VM | |||
# Assuming all is OK, delete/merge/consolidate the snapshot | |||
=== Convert Hardware v7 to v3 === | |||
You'll need to download and install VMware Converter Standalone if haven't already got it installed (its free). The local installation will suffice (client-server not require). Its possible that you could get away with using the inbuilt vCentre version as long as you're not trying to import a v7 VM on ESX4 to a v4 VM on ESX3 (which you probably are!). | You'll need to download and install VMware Converter Standalone if haven't already got it installed (its free). The local installation will suffice (client-server not require). Its possible that you could get away with using the inbuilt vCentre version as long as you're not trying to import a v7 VM on ESX4 to a v4 VM on ESX3 (which you probably are!). | ||