Converting a Xen VM (Ubuntu) to VMware VM

[Leo_Truter]

Hi,

I would like to confirm if it is possible to convert a Citrix XenServer VM (OS = Ubuntu) to VMware VM.

Thanks

[mhampto · Accepted solution]

Please try vCenter converter for migration:

https://www.vmware.com/pdf/convsa_60_guide.pdf

Required VMware vCenter Converter ports (1010056)

Best practices for using and troubleshooting VMware Converter (1004588)

The virtual machine would need to be treated as a physical machine when converting to avoid hardware issues.

Also confirm the OS version is supported.

[Leo_Truter]

Hi

Thanks for the help however I found another way of doing it, we grabbed the Flat Virtual Disks and converted it with WinImage, then created a new VM Shell and attached the disks, the OS seems to be stable, however I know this is sort of a "dirty" method because the server still has its old vnic drivers, however we just removed them from the console and installed VMtools and everything was O.K

VMWare: Convertir vhdx en vmdk | SYSADMIT

Even though its not free this was sort-of a once off use.

Thanks again