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rafmagzh
Contributor
Contributor
‎03-26-2007 03:43 AM

Can't migrate virtual machine

Can`t migrate Virtual Machine with snapshots from ESX 3.0.1 to Cluster (4 ESX Servers 3.0.1) with DRS and HA Enabled. In "Compatibility" window i've seen error " Unable to access virtual machine configuration. Unable to to access file "snapshot file name" ". Virtual machine with out snapshot migrated succesfully. All permissions on snapshot file exist. Is it possible migrate virtual machine with snapshot from host to cluster?

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Sarek
Hot Shot
Hot Shot
‎03-30-2007 02:13 AM

When a snapshot is attached to a VM you can´t vmotion this machine. You can revert to the snapshot and remove it then you can vmotion it.

Sarek

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plaurent49
Contributor
Contributor
‎03-30-2007 03:12 AM

Stop you VM and use clone to migrate it to your other cluster.

Regards.

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bretti
Expert
Expert
‎04-04-2007 09:45 PM

You need to shutdown your VM and clone it to the other cluster. I do not believe you can migrate a virtual machine with a snapshot from a host to a cluster in your situation.

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jeevesm
Enthusiast
Enthusiast
‎04-24-2007 03:15 AM

Did you take the snapshot when the VM is powered on? I couldn't migrate VMs from one host to another if it had a snapshot, taken when the VM is powered on.

Having said that, I couldn't migrate the VM even after deleting the snapshot and re-creating it in power off state.

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