Relocate VM Storage - Operation Timed Out

[skyenter]

I am trying to move a couple of VMs from on ESX 3.0 host to other ESX 3.0 host. They are in Local VMFS storage. After 99% in the Status, I got error "Operation Time Out". Any Clue?

[Jasemccarty]

Probably because the other box cannot see the local storage of the current host.

Have you tried to move it to a shared storage location?

Also, you could use VMware Converter to make a copy on the destination.

Jase McCarty

http://www.jasemccarty.com

Co-Author of VMware ESX Essentials in the Virtual Data Center

(ISBN:1420070274) from Auerbach

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[vcpguy]

Shutdown the VM's and then you can cold migrate them to other server.

I am not sure, Vmware Converter will help you, though. Can you please explain, why did you suggest to use that option.

[Jasemccarty]

Well, VMware Converter (run inside the VM) can post the VM to another host.

It essentially is a V2V.

Jase McCarty

http://www.jasemccarty.com

Co-Author of VMware ESX Essentials in the Virtual Data Center

(ISBN:1420070274) from Auerbach

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