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olano
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Contributor
‎10-13-2009 06:53 AM

how to import a VM from ESX to Vmware workstation

Hi,

I have to move one virtual machine in ESX 3.5 to vmware workstation. Is there anybody know how to do this?

The ESX server and workstation are in different network location.

Thanks!

Lan

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VMmatty
Virtuoso
Virtuoso
‎10-13-2009 07:22 PM

The easiest way to do this is to use VMware Converter. It will let you export out the VM from ESX and save it in a format that is compatible with Workstation. Once you have that file in a location where Workstation can see it, you can simply run an import to complete the process.

Matt | http://www.thelowercasew.com | @mattliebowitz
olano
Contributor
Contributor
‎10-13-2009 11:56 PM

Thanks!

Lan

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Gnorud
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Contributor
‎10-14-2009 05:18 AM

Hi VMmatty

Do you know howo to convert a VM from VMwork station back to ESX 3?

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singh_padam123
Enthusiast
Enthusiast
‎10-14-2009 06:01 AM

Hi Gnorud,

Pleaes try VMware converter, it's 30 days free version availale on VMware website and the current version for the application is 4.x. It's provide the ability to convery Hyper-V images as well. :smileygrin:

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