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Physical to virtual (P2V) conversion fails with the error: A general system...
Hi VMware Community,I'am using ESXI 5.1, and use Vm Converter 5.5.3.I need convert P2V a powered on Linux machine. But I had a problem when Formating the destination Partition.Pls help me to fix.Thanks!
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This is expected behaviour because XEN Linuxes are with paravirtualized kernels which is not supported by ESX.You should change the kernel in order to boot the VMs in ESX.HTH
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Hi Phuckof, The error actually occurred after formatting the partitions when the helper in the destination VM has attempted to SSH connect to the source. There was a similar problem with sources using...
View ArticleVcenter Converter 5.5.3 and 5.1.2
trying to convert windows 7 professional and I have tried both version 5.5.3 and 5.1.2 on windows 7 professionalselect source type : Powered on machineSpecify the powered on machine: the local machine...
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created a virtual image using standalone converter, tried importing virtual machine using fusion 7 it throws error
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So what the question is? Please share details and upload log-bundle to check error(s).
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LOL sorry so how do i import this image... it is not looking for .vmx file. I just dragged it in the fusion window and when i click play it says "error".. how import my dell image.. ??
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Where is the log bundle? Which version of converter you use? Share details *and* log bundle...
View ArticleRe: Boot failed with linux after conversion (Xen -> ESX)
I also thought that para-virtualization might be the reason. To confirm that, I tested with baremetal installation of RedHat 6.x version, and then migrated into the ESX. It had the same problem (not...
View ArticleRe: Boot failed with linux after conversion (Xen -> ESX)
You should google it. There is different method for different distributions....
View ArticleRe: Convert Linux Physical to VMWare using Converter Stanalone
Plamen, thanks for your reply Any idea how to setup the helper network? ThanksMichael
View ArticleIssue with Linux P2V
Hi All, I am trying to convert a physical Linux machine to our ESX host, on the converter i can connect to the box, set the options including giving the helper VM a static IP as there is not DHCP on...
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You don't need to log in VM, just wait until helper connects to your physical Linux, this can take few minutes.HTH
View ArticleRe: Convert Linux Physical to VMWare using Converter Stanalone
You can set a static IP address for the helper VM in the wizard.It seems converter server can't connect to helper. As converter server in on a VM, if you ensure they are in the same VM network, this...
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Nope been sitting there for 15 mins and it is just waiting at a login prompt The initial "root" and "user" password is "password"Converter login:_ so not sure what to do next
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Have a look at the log while you are there - /var/log/vmware-converter/converter-helper.log
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Hi All, Got it working in the end, not sure how, i rebooted both the source machine and the pc with the converter on it, ran the process again it works. Thanks though for getting back to me.
View ArticleP2V conversion fails with No connection could be made because the target...
Hi All, I am having issues importing any physical machines using the VMware standalone converter. I have previously converter multiple physical machines without issues, but now the convert fails on...
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