VMware Communities: Message List - FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

flight2k — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:51:27 GMT

Oh yea, thanks to DaveP, whoever you are. I appreciate the work you did here. John

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

flight2k — Wed, 27 May 2009 13:49:54 GMT

WoodyZ,

Thanks for the advice on DaveP's scripts. I got them running this morning. This is exactly what I needed for my computer! Thank you!!

John

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

WoodyZ — Tue, 26 May 2009 03:24:32 GMT

flight2k wrote: I had seen this in previous posts but it looked "complicated". I'm used to doing this type of installation on a Linux build I don't care about but not on my Mac. If I mess this machine up it's a big deal to me.

If you mess something up you just uninstall it and it restores your original configuration and worst case scenario you simply uninstall/reinstall VMware Fusion as it takes less then 10 minutes and it's no big deal.

But it appears that you guys subscribe to this software and it's abilities so I will take a closer look at it. This is something I need to do so hopefully I can get it running.

You have three choices... do nothing, manually edit or use Tokamak!

I'm curious if you know if this type of functionality will be available from the GUI anytime soon?

It's VMware policy not to comment on unannounced features/products/timelines/etc...

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

flight2k — Tue, 26 May 2009 02:23:18 GMT

WoodyZ,

Thanks for your response. I had seen this in previous posts but it looked "complicated". I'm used to doing this type of installation on a Linux build I don't care about but not on my Mac. If I mess this machine up it's a big deal to me. But it appears that you guys subscribe to this software and it's abilities so I will take a closer look at it. This is something I need to do so hopefully I can get it running.

I don't know if you work for VMWare or not but I'm curious if you know if this type of functionality will be available from the GUI anytime soon?

Regards,

John

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

flight2k — Tue, 26 May 2009 02:19:16 GMT

WoodyZ,

The forum allows you to edit your question. I first asked the question and within 5 minutes I found my answer to my own question. Instead of posting another message I edited the initial question which made it appear that I had not asked a question. But I did and he answered it at the same time I was editing mine. I wasn't expecting that quick of a response or I would have just let it fly. So, what appears to be a guy who is not being helpful it is quite the opposite. He was helpful. Our timing was off.

John

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

WoodyZ — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:08:28 GMT

flight2k wrote: Can you set the interface on a per-virtual-machine basis as it boots up by just modifying the file and starting the machine?

If you use DaveP's Advanced Networking Configuration - Tokamak Networking Scripts for VMware Fusion you can add additional vmnet's and you can bind a vmnet to one physical NIC and bind another vmnet to a different and or other physical NIC.

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

WoodyZ — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:05:32 GMT

RiteshK wrote: Boot.sh file will be on below location
/Library/Application Data/VMware Fusion/

flight2k plainly stated "I found the boot.sh file" so why are you responding with the location when that isn't even the question that was asked?! (Rhetorical question so no need to answer.)

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

flight2k — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:51:34 GMT

Can you set the interface on a per-virtual-machine basis as it boots up by just modifying the file and starting the machine?

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

flight2k — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:13:34 GMT

I found the boot.sh file. Before I get into testing this is it possible to boot one image bound to one interface and another virtual machine bound to another simply by editing this file before booting a virtual machine? or is it all or nothing?

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

RiteshK — Tue, 19 May 2009 20:18:32 GMT

Boot.sh file will be on below location

/Library/Application Data/VMware Fusion/

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

etung — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 22:19:42 GMT

the ability to use a specific ethernet port for connectivity is one that comes to mind

Fusion actually can do this, there's just currently no UI. You can edit boot.sh to specify whih adapter to use for bridging, or use DaveP's Advanced Networking Configuration - Tokamak Networking Scripts for VMware Fusion

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

flight2k — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:37:25 GMT

For those that may come behind and read this message I wanted to follow up on this thread:

Using VMWARE converter inside of Parallels did work. To convert a Parallels VM to Fusion where using the conversion tool for Fusion won't work (for whatever reason I couldn't get it to work):

1. Create a new virtual disk in Parallels large enough to hold all the converted data on your virtual machine. Boot the VM so the disk is mounted and can be formatted to use inside the XP OS.

2. Install VMWARE converter inside a running Parallels system.

3. Remove Parallels tools before proceeding.

4. From inside the running Parallels virtual machine convert the "local" machine to the new large virtual hard drive you just created. This will take a little while but at the end of this step you will have 1 or more vmdk files on the new disk drive.

5. Mount some type of external hard drive (I used a USB drive) and copy all the vmdk files off to this disk.

6. Copy the vmdk files to a directory on your Mac.

7. Create a virtual machine using Fusion and referencing the vmdk files you just copied.

The reason I got into this mess was the fact that Parallels had a production version of virtualization software for the Mac before VMWARE Fusion came out. There are some very nice features in Parallels that are notable that Fusion doesn't have (the ability to use a specific ethernet port for connectivity is one that comes to mind) but the support for the product is lacking. I tried numerous times to get support only to never get any reply from the company. Several calls into the support desk went unanswered. VMWARE has a larger community for help if you need it.

I did convert several of my favorite virtual machines from Parallels to Fusion with success and after weeks of running in Fusion I can report that all is well with them. I've had no issues thus far.

John

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

WoodyZ — Wed, 14 May 2008 22:25:01 GMT

flight2k wrote: OK ... just talking to myself now ... but I think you mean to run this converter tool INSIDE a running Parallels image where it will then created an equivalent VMWARE fusion image? I was thinking about converting from the outside-in and I think you are telling me to convert from the inside-out...

I'm not tell you anything other then VMware Converter is an option and you as the User will need to do whatever is required of the software to use it. My personal preference is to install Converter on a temporary Windows Virtual Machine and use it to convert the Parallels Virtual Machine to a Fusion Virtual Machine if that an option otherwise if installing it in the Parallels Virtual Machine to convert it is an option then... Anyway it's been a while since I last used VMware Converter however I believe I did it using my first case scenario.

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

WoodyZ — Wed, 14 May 2008 22:08:58 GMT

flight2k wrote: Maybe I have missed something quite obvious. I mentioned I was trying to convert a Parallels image on my Machintosh using MACOS to a Fusion Image on the same.

I understand that quite well and there is no need for you to point out the obvious!

If VMware Importer is not working for you then another option is to use VMware Converter instead of VMware Importer.

It doesn't matter that it's a Parallels Virtual Machine as Converter should just see it as another computer. If you are not capable of meeting the requirements for it's use either on a physical of virtual machine then obviously you can not use this product however none-the-less it is a viable option and others have used it when faced with the same issue you have when it was unable to be resolved using VMware Importer.

If you need to create a temporary Windows Virtual Machine to run Converter from to convert the Parallels Virtual Machine then the only cost in this process is your time as Converter Starter Edition is free.

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

flight2k — Wed, 14 May 2008 22:08:14 GMT

WoodyZ,

OK ... just talking to myself now ... but I think you mean to run this converter tool INSIDE a running Parallels image where it will then created an equivalent VMWARE fusion image? I was thinking about converting from the outside-in and I think you are telling me to convert from the inside-out...

John

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

flight2k — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:51:11 GMT

WoodyZ,

Maybe I have missed something quite obvious. I mentioned I was trying to convert a Parallels image on my Machintosh using MACOS to a Fusion Image on the same. The information you have provided in the link is software that runs on a Windows platform and makes no mention of Parallels. In fact, the information on converting to/from doesn't mention Parallels at all. Maybe I'm missing a gaping hole in my research process here but this doesn't look like the path I need to take to resolve the issue previously mentioned.

At any rate, I'll search more of the forum.

John

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

flight2k — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:43:33 GMT

Thank you for your help.

Re: FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

WoodyZ — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:59:52 GMT

Yes this has been discussed before and a search of the forum should yield some results.

Another option is to use VMware Converter instead of VMware Importer.

http://www.vmware.com/download/converter/

FUSION Importer fails to import Parallels Virtual Machine(s).

flight2k — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:55:48 GMT

When I try to convert my Parallels virtual machines I get the following message:

"Virtual hard disk header information is corrupt. The virtual machine cannot be converted"

I have gone through everything and can't find anything wrong. The machines run great in Parallels and there are no errors reported by XP, the disk system(s), etc. Happens on both of my parallels virtual machines.

Has anyone seen this? Any clues on what to look for?

Thanks,

John