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april14507
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question about p2v converter

There are two ways to run p2v conventer.

A. install p2v at the server that I want to convert and select local machine as an option.

B. install p2v at a desktop and select remote machine as an option.

I wonder which one runs faster and reliable. Can someone advise?

Also if I convert dc, do I need to turn off any services? or shall I just make sure to power off the physical dc as soon as the convention finish? Any advice on this?

Thank you very much!

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HassanAlKak88
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Hello,

Regarding P2V, I prefer to check the following: VMware P2V Migration: Importing Virtual Machines into VMware ESXi Part 1 | Pluralsight

Regarding DC conversion, if using Hot Migration no need to turn off any services. because the changes on DC not like an SQL or email .....etc.

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diegodco31
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Hi

The best way is to not convert an existing one DC. Spin up a new guest, join to the domain and then promote it. Then demote the physical host.

Check if the following VMware KB article helps: VMware Knowledge Base

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april14507
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Thank you all for the re sponses. Actually I did p2v of domain controller last weekend and I have not run into any issue.

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