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FAILED: An error occurred during the conversion: 'GrubInstaller::InstallGrub: /usr/lib/vmware-converter/installGrub.sh failed with return code: 127, and message: FATAL: kernel too old Error running vmware-updateGrub.sh through chroot into /mnt/p2v-src-roo

Here is the setup ...         

I have an Ubuntu VM's  (Ubuntu 18.04 ) on a host called QNAS,  that claims to be a VMDK format ,  we are trying to get our box off this host  onto our new vSphere 6.5

When I ty to convert one of the VM it goes to the end  and then returns:

FAILED: An error occurred during the conversion: 'GrubInstaller::InstallGrub: /usr/lib/vmware-converter/installGrub.sh failed with return code: 127, and message: FATAL: kernel too old Error running vmware-updateGrub.sh through chroot into /mnt/p2v-src-root Command:

chroot "/mnt/p2v-src-root" /vmware-updateGrub.sh "GRUB2" "(hd0)" "(hd0,1)" /vmware-device.map "grub2-install" '

Can anyone help me with this issue or have suggestions.  I tried to manually move the VMDK  form this host  but VMware says if does nto recognize the VMDK format.  QNAS point fingers at VMware of course. 

Much obliged!

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continuum
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Lets check which type of vmdk you have.
Is it a one piece file or does it come with a text-descriptor file ?
If possible post the result of
hexdump -C unidentified-vmdk | less
the first few lines of the output are enough.
If there is descriptor.vmdk - attach it to your next reply.


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lucaslepore
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Any resolution on this issue? Currently running into the same problem

Thanks.

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birend1988
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VMware converter does not support the Ubuntu 18.04 OS.

Please refer the below release notes,

VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2.0.1 Release Notes

VCIX, NCAP
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POCEH
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Check this response: View the full discussion

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a375899520
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Does VMware converter support the Ubuntu 20.10 OS ?

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scott28tt
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Google says technically "no": https://docs.vmware.com/en/vCenter-Converter-Standalone/6.2/com.vmware.convsa.guide/GUID-088E735A-CB...

 


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FSchleyhahn
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I am receiving this same error when using the converter to virtualize an OpenSUSE 15.1 x64 physical.  I was asked to virtualize 10 of these same physical devices.  Is there any workaround to this at all?  The converter fails at 98% but when I attempt to power the virtual that gets created up, it doesn't recognize the disk.  I tried to use the converter to "Reconfigure" the VM, but it says that it's not an option for the guest selected.  Is there anything I can do with the VM that gets created and fails at 98% to get it up and running?  Thanks for your assistance.

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