VMware Gurus, I need your help.
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NOTE: we have another server with similar model those running Exchange and SQL. So having said we need solution that applies on all applications server.
Hi,
Why do you wanna do P2V for DC ? Woudn't be easier nad better to build VM from scratch and do synchro AD DB to new server ?
Take have a look at this doc, here you have all Best Practice how to virtualize AD
http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/Virtualizing_Windows_Active_Directory.pdf


Message was edited by: arturka
It's actually against best practices to P2V a DC...
I would build up a new DC, add it to the configuration, then retire the physical DC, making the virtual DC the main controller.
For the other servers, I would try using the installable converter on them. Just be sure to disable any non-critical services before you start the conversion process. That way things like SQL queries won't bugger the conversion.
Another option is to demote the domain controller then try the P2V and then promote the new VM.
Get a better coldclone CD - the one from VMware is known to have poor driver support
Yes indeed. Get MOA
. http://sanbarrow.com/moa.html
Where to get the better ISO image?
sorry - no iso-images are available - that would be illegal
you have to build it yourself - see http://sanbarrow.com/moa241/videos/moa241-setup.html
If you really need to P2V a DC you can use this step (I used for Windows Server 2000 and 2003 with no issue):
Andre
About the vss error please check http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976461/en-us
About the ColdClone ISO and the problem not detecting an OS please paste your boot.ini
Regards
Joerg
Which version of Windows do you have?
hii.....did you get any solution to your issue? because I'm also getting the same error and not able to proceed further. Please let me know if you find any solution to this issue.
