use convert as backup

[Albertowmware]

can i use vmware convert for create a little failover solution ?

if i have 2 host esxi the first operating with the virtual machine inside and i use vmware convert for " backup " this vitual machine in the second host

( simulating the firtst as a real machine to be converted)

can all work ?

can i schedule the converter daily ?

can i have from the convert a report for monitor the process ?

thanks Alberto

[idle-jam]

convert are meant for convert. for a reliable v2v i would looking into solution from veeam or quest's vranger

[DSTAVERT]

You can use Converter to clone a machine from one ESXi host to another but there are no automation features like scheduling and no progress monitoring, or reporting notifications with Converter. It is meant as a manual tool. You could have a look at the ghettoVCB script to create your cloned virtual machines http://communities.vmware.com/docs/DOC-8760 You can schedule the script and you can set it up to email a completion report.

[AndreTheGiant]

It can work manually.

But standalone converter cannot be scheduled.

Check for other backup tools.

Andre

[Albertowmware]

thanks for reply

are there other version ( not free) of convert whit the sceduling and reporting function ?

thanks Alberto

[bulletprooffool]

I believe old versions of Converter could be scheduled / scripted.

also, PlateSpin Powerconvert can run as a scheduled job . . so you could feasibly do this - though personally I'd look at something like Veaam for quick recoveries - or simple Datastore level replication / duplication and restore by PowerCli.

[AndreTheGiant]

Consider also a non coverter solution, but a VM replication solution...

For example Veeam Backup & Replicator.

Andre