Convert to Files

[peterlyttle]

Hi, we currently have ESX3.5 hosts and VC 2.5. I want to convert a server that is on a remote site and import it into VC, however the problem is that this would be trying to transfer the files over a 2mbit connection. Is there a way I can convert the server to files and then burn them to dvd without importing into VC?

Thanks,

Peter

[IamTHEvilONE · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can convert to a "Stand Alone Image" and then import the virtual machine into the ESX/VC environment afterward.

1. run converter to make it a stand alone image (i would probably suggest using the 2gb hard drive slices)

2. back it up to your transportation media

3. Copy the files to a local system when at the new destination (you may want to ensure the VM boots and was not corrupted along the way with vmware player)

4. Use converter again to import the vm from stand alone to ESX

EvilOne

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[peterlyttle]

Ah, I thought Other Image was for something other than the Standalone that you said about.

Cheers.