Does V2V perform sysprep ?

[TonyJK]

Hi,

If we perform a V2V of an existing VM that is a Domain Member, will it run sysprep automatically ?

OR sysprep will only be run if we choose "Customize Guest Preferences for the Virtual Machine" ?

Besides, in what circumstance do we need to choose "Install VMware Tools on the Destination Virtual Machine" ?

Thanks

[vasan22in · Accepted solution]

Hello,

If we perform a V2V of an existing VM that is a Domain Member, will it run sysprep automatically ?

No. If you want you can run the customize guest preferences for the virtual machine.

Besides, in what circumstance do we need to choose "Install VMware Tools on the Destination Virtual Machine" ?

All you can run at once in the post conversion. Refer the below link,

http://woshub.com/vmware-converter-synchronize-changes-when-perfoming-p2v-or-v2v/ 

[TonyJK]

Thanks for your advice.

My understanding is that we don't need to install VMWare Tools for a V2V (Only required for P2V).  Is it correct ?

Thanks

[vasan22in]

Hello,

Yes. you are correct. VMware tools are not mandatory for both V2V and also P2V.