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ssSFrankSss
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Converting physical to virtual - Software activation

Hi,

I have converted a physical machine to virtual with vcenter converter. The vm was working ok but after two days one of the software that was installed (running with SQL Server as a service) it deactivated suddenly and I have huge problem. Is there any quick fix. Or I shall re-activate the software on Monday -but then again its too late 😕

Thank you,

Frank

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hussainbte
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If this is about the software licensing part you an reactivate it on Monday

I would be curious to know the reason for application getting deactivated.

If it is only SQL, I find this link very helpful. you might wanna read.

If it is any thing else.. Smiley Sad

https://www.vmware.com/content/dam/digitalmarketing/vmware/en/pdf/solutions/sql-server-on-vmware-bes...

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ssSFrankSss
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No... It is a software related issue not the SQL. Maybe I should have changed the MAC address of the new VM according to the physical one. I do not know... I will wait until Monday. Now I am running from the OLD physical Server.

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hussainbte
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OK.. I am not sure if you are aware but you can force the virtual machine to have a desired MAC

the linked KB might help

Setting a static MAC address for a virtual NIC (219) | VMware KB

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