64-bit apps not converting from VMware Server Console to ESX3i

[neptune19]

Hi,

Due to performance problems, we are trying to convert a machine from VMware Server Console 1.0.4 to VMware ESX Server 3i, using VMware vcentre converter standalone client 4.0.1, but it is failing with the response "the destination does not support 64-bit guests".

We think that ESX3i does support 64-bit machines - there is an option to create one if we were to start from scratch.

We also tried directly importing via the "Import a virtual appliance" option on the 3i server itself, but it expects an ovf file rather than an ova file, and as a result we get a "System out of memory" exception.

Can anyone recommend the best method of converting a 64-bit machine?

Thanks

Paul

[weinstein5 · Accepted solution]

Welcome to the Forums - Yes ESXi does support 64 bit VMs but you need to make sure the hardware ESXi is installed on supports 64 bit by confimrining in the ESXi server BIOS that VT iand 64 bit s enabled

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[neptune19]

Thank you for your reply - I am delighted to confirm that it worked!

Thanks again,

Paul