VMware Converter converts based on the data size or hard disk space?

[dyeo]

Hi Guys,

Sorry for the super noob questions.

How does vmware converter work? Should i calculate the migration estimated time based on current data size or hard disk size?

Thanks

urbansaint

[sflanders]

Depends on the type of conversion supported and selected. From http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsp_vcc_421_admin_guide.pdf:

Copy all disks and maintain layout

Performs disk-based cloning. You can preserve the source disk layout in the destination virtual machine.

Select volumes to copy

Performs volume-based cloning. You can select which volumes to copy to the destination virtual machine. You can also resize and reorganize the

volume layout.

NOTE   The options available depend on your source and destination selection

Hope this helps!

[techsuresh]

Hi,

have a look on these links.

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/VMware_Converter_manual301.pdf

http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/09Q1_VM_CONVERTER_DS_EN.pdf

hope you may fix your doubts.

suresh

[dyeo]

Hi Steven & Suresh

Thanks for the reply.