What util to copy vm from one esxi to another esxi?

[Vmware_Moron]

Hello,

I am using Winscp.  How do I copy a vm from one esxi host to another?

I can't seem to do this using Winscp.  Is there a better util that would allow me to do this?

Thank you in advance,

[MauroBonder]

Hi,

follow a great kb about "Moving or Copying Virtual Disks in a VMware Environment"

Too exist VDR (VMware Data Recovery) to do backup of virtual machines but require license.  http://www.vmware.com/products/data-recovery/features.html

Please, don't forget the awarding points for "helpful" and/or "correct" answers.

Mauro Bonder - Moderator

Message was edited by: MauroBonder

[DSTAVERT · Accepted solution]

WinSCP should worki just fine. Make sure you have SSH enabled on the ESXi host. It will be a two step process host to local and local to host. I would also have a look at Veeam Fastscp which will to a direct host to host copy. http://www.veeam.com/vmware-esxi-fastscp.html

[Nikhil_Patwa]

Is this copying process for VM backup or 1 time only, if it's only a 1 time process to transfer VM from 1 ESXi host to another then you can also use VMware Standalone Converter.

Nikhil