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Added VMware Converter Plug-in procedure
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VMware Converter clones an existing physical (or virtual) machine into a new virtual machine. | |||
# A new VM is created | |||
# The source machine's disks are snapshotted/shadow copied, so that they can be copied whilst the OS is still running | |||
# The source machine's disks are copied to the new VM's blank disks | |||
# The new VM is booted up, the OS needs to install new drivers for the new (virtual) hardware. | |||
== Pre-P2V Prep == | == Pre-P2V Prep == | ||
# Delete unused, unneeded files | # Delete unused, unneeded files | ||
#* Temp files and folder | |||
#* Old profiles | |||
#* Internet caches | |||
#* Recycle Bin | |||
# De-install any unneeded applications or services | # De-install any unneeded applications or services | ||
# | # Perform a defrag (optional - may speed up P2V) | ||
# Reboot server | |||
== Performing a P2V == | == Performing a P2V == | ||
=== Standalone === | |||
# Install the application on the machine to be virtualised | # Install the application on the machine to be virtualised | ||
#* Select Typical | #* Select Typical | ||
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#* Update ''Virtual machine name'' as required | #* Update ''Virtual machine name'' as required | ||
#* Select an appropriate ''Datastore'', and click '''Next''' | #* Select an appropriate ''Datastore'', and click '''Next''' | ||
# '''3 View/Edit Options''' | # '''3 - View/Edit Options''' | ||
#* ''Data to copy'' | #* ''Data to copy'' | ||
#** Un-tick any disks you don’t want (like tiny hardware utils partitions), click the drop down if you want to change the size of a disk during migration | #** Un-tick any disks you don’t want (like tiny hardware utils partitions), click the drop down if you want to change the size of a disk during migration | ||
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#* Right click on the virtual servers and choose Power On. | #* Right click on the virtual servers and choose Power On. | ||
#* Wait for a little while as the server may reboot itself once or twice, then right click on the virtual server and choose Open Console. Logon to the server and setup the network card settings as appropriate. | #* Wait for a little while as the server may reboot itself once or twice, then right click on the virtual server and choose Open Console. Logon to the server and setup the network card settings as appropriate. | ||
=== Plug-in === | |||
''Procedure assumes you're P2V'ing'' | |||
# Within vCentre, right-click over the destination ESX and click '''Import Machine...''' | |||
# '''1: Source''' | |||
#* Leave ''What do you want to import?'' as '''Physical Computer''', and click '''Next''' | |||
#* In ''Name or IP Address:'' enter the source physical machine's IP address (its more reliable than using a name) and in ''Authentication'' enter the details of a local admin account for the source machine. Click '''Next''' | |||
#* Edit new disk sizes as appropriate, its recommended to check the ''Create a seperate disk for each volume.'' option. When finished click '''Next''' | |||
# '''2: Destination''' | |||
#* Enter the new virtual machine's name, and destination location, then click '''Next''' | |||
#* Select an appropriate datastore (which enough space!), then click '''Next''' | |||
#* Select appropriate network(s), then click '''Next''' | |||
# '''3: Customization''' | |||
#* Its recommended to select the ''Remove all System Restore checkpoints'' option (if available), VMware Tools can be installed later, then clcik '''Next''' | |||
# '''4: Schedule Task''' | |||
#* Run now! Its bound to fail as a scheduled task! Click '''Next''' | |||
# '''Ready to Complete''' | |||
#* Leave ''Power on the new virtual amchine after creation'' checkbox cleared, then click '''Finish''' | |||
[[Category: VMware]] | |||