Hello
I have some questions about the VMWARE Converter
1) What OSs does it Support and what OSs cant be Converted ?
2) The Capacity Planner is the tool to prove that OS can be converted or not , right ?
3) Linux doesnt have any special configuration on converter but the Helper , right ? and what if failed and kept failing on start ? what is the Plan b ?
4) Is there any non-free tool we need to purchase and can offer better quality of conversion?
5) can we open SRs for failed Conversions or we need to buy Special Support for ?
6) I saw many advising to install new domain controllers and then migrate using microsoft tools , not to convert to vm? why is that ? will conversion fail ? ( it doesnt make sense , what differs than other services of windows ? )
7) any softwares can be used as a plan b for failed windows and linux failed to be converted ?
if we are forced to create os then take os image , what are options ? Acronis ? any free tools ?
9) I saw some Programs can convert Physical to vm as a way of backup like AppAssure , can it sync data after conversion ?
10) any other p2v tools ?
Thanks in advance
A1: check the Converter's documentation
A2: probably not
A3: Linux could be converted manually, there are few threads about unsupported Linux distributions, check source OSes in the manual
A4: all product has pros and cons, you should point a specific conversion problem
A5: probably yes
A6: in theory you are right but in practice domain controller as well as SQL server are failed to be converted without issues
A7: see A4
A8: few 3rd party products are supported for restore from the Converter, see the manual
A9: you can not start just the sync job with the Converter
A10: ask Google ![]()
HTH
Thanks POCEH
I wanted to ask to see answers based on experience and tools the forum users used as a second tool or plan B :smileysilly:
google's answers were : Check in Vmware Community :smileygrin:
I tried to contact Dell about that App. but didnt have an answer
also checking if there are other quick apps or showing advanced features for conversion
about Support also , you can find people discussing some strange issues for OS's which should be supported
please send me link showing that part to check as reference
Thanks
