Problem converting windows 2000 with SP3

[dwchan]

I am having numerous issue converting an old windows 2000 SP3 server (HP DL360 G something with 2 onboard NIC) to our esx 3.5i environment. I try to use the latest standalone converter 4.0.1, but it looks like it doesn't support w2k sp3 (sp4 minimum) and fair before it even begain. When I trying to use the Cold Boot CD that come with vCenter, I am running in another set of problem. I have try to set a static IP on both of the NIC, but for what ever reason, after I hit apply, I can't ping to the IP address I just set, nor can the converter problem seem to get to the network. This is a HP server, so I would think the driver would be part of the cold boot cd image. Any though on this?

[continuum]

for Win 2000-sp3 use ghost/acronis + DriverInjectionGUI from your favorite PE-LiveCD

Converter needs SP4




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[dwchan]

So the problem is with SP3 or the NIC? Is there any reason why the NIC is not working?

[continuum]

both I guess - afaik converter 3.0.3 also assumes SP4 as minimum requirement for 2000.

Have you checked if the network-driver is included ?

I would not waste time with Converter on this case - this is something for the driverinjection-tool I already mentioned

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