Re: P2v for Linux
Check this KB: VMware KB: Redhat 4 conversion fails or the virtual machine does not boot after successful conversion Also check whether there are any extra large files that can't be copied in less than...
View ArticleLinux/Oracle P2V "Error: Unable to clone the volume mounted on '/' from...
Hello, I have a RHEL 5 + Oracle 10.2 physical server that we are trying to virtualize with Converter Standalone 5.5.1 build-1682692 We have shutdown the oracle database and samba sharing before...
View ArticleRe: Unable to reconfigure VM after successful P2V conversion
sdmusick82 wrote: Yes, I can change the network configuration to use DHCP, but I can't remove the VM from the domain as that would impact the source physical machine as well when the computer object is...
View ArticleRe: Linux/Oracle P2V "Error: Unable to clone the volume mounted on '/' from...
Hello the relevant error (from helper's log) is:--> /bin/tar_1.20: Archive value 9671017472 is out of size_t range 0..4294967295I remember this has occasionally happened before but unfortunately I...
View ArticleRe: "Unable to Obtain Hardware information for the selected machine"
No, that is incorrect, ramesh. I have this same issue and simply running as admin does not solve the problem.
View ArticleRe: Unable to reconfigure VM after successful P2V conversion
Nope. I just made sure the correct version of sysprep.exe was on the computer prior to conversion. After converting, I made sure the network adapter would not connect at powers on so there is no...
View ArticlePermission denied for P2V of Linux machine
Hi guys, Does VMware Converter Standalone allow you to convert a physical Linux (CentOS) machine to a VMware workstation compatible virtual machine? I'm running the standalone converter on Windows 8...
View ArticleRe: Permission denied for P2V of Linux machine
Hello Converter can not convert physical Linux to Workstation format.When you select a Linux powered on source, the only destination option is VMware infrastructure VM, there is no hosted option.
View ArticleRe: P2V Question on OLD and unorthodox system
The key term here is iSCSI. Let me say right off of the bat I never liked software initiator iSCSI so you will get a lot of bias from me against it. There are a few reasons I would not recommend a P2V...
View ArticleRe: Linux/Oracle P2V "Error: Unable to clone the volume mounted on '/' from...
Thank you Plamen, I have confirmed that the same tar version is on all other servers that we P2V'd last week. (We were successful with three P2V's, this is the last one, and of course the one that is...
View ArticleStep by Step how to create a convert job using command line or SDK on vSphere...
Hi All, I run a lot of p2v´s with the standalone converter and now I would like to know how I can create, start and schedule a convert job from a command line or the SDK. I never did this before, so...
View ArticleRe: Linux/Oracle P2V "Error: Unable to clone the volume mounted on '/' from...
I see.I filed a bug for further examination, but unfortunately there is nothing helpful I can propose to you. Had it been a data volume, I'd suggest to skip it and copy later but this is the root...
View ArticleRe: Step by Step how to create a convert job using command line or SDK on...
Hello Have a look at the Converter SDK forum:VMware vCenter Converter SDKThere is no step-by-step documentation but there is new sample code (Re: Enhanced C# SDK samples) with comments in it that can...
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Virtualize WinNT 4 SP6 into vCenter 5?
Does anybody know how to virtualize a Windows NT 4 SP6 workstation into vCenter 5? I have tried Converter 3.0.3 (no license so I can only create a stand-alone vm). When I try to import the v6...
View ArticleRe: Virtualize WinNT 4 SP6 into vCenter 5?
Hi Welcome to communities. NT 4 to vspher 5 !!!! please check below link . http://community.spiceworks.com/topic/300910-convert-windows-nt-to-esxi-5-1-vm
View ArticleRe: Vmware 5.5.1 hangs at end install in XP Sp3 Pro
Hi thanks but I found my error - I needed to have internet on - I had disabled it temporarily. Would be good for program to have a warning that it needs internet to install.
View ArticleAdvice on doing a physical XPSP3 conversion to a VM for Virtual box and hyper-v
Hi I need advice as to best way to convert an existing XP Sp3 install on a physical hard drive along with other related partitions to a Virtual box VM image with aim to convert that VM image to a...
View Articlephysical drive not listed in dropdown in Workstation 8
Trying to add a SATA HDD that is connected by a USB dock attached to my laptop that is running Workstation 8.0.6. Editing the vm, I choose add a physical disk, but the next screen has a dropdown that...
View ArticleRe: physical drive not listed in dropdown in Workstation 8
Hi, Please, look to this documentation and follows the steps:VMware Workstation Documentation Center
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