So the converter will convert the vmdk file to a live running ESXi server ...
yes , Once you use Converter to move VM on esxi . Your disk will be vmdk.
Is it possible to convert the vmdk file to an ESXi-compatible vmdk file, without needing a running ESXi server?
No, you have to select your ESXI host name when you are going to covert VM on esxi .
I would then manually move the ESXi-compatible vmdk file to the ESXi server myself at a later time.
No, It will create VMDK file along with other supported file . you no need to move any file manually.
Regards,
Randhir
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