![]() To ensure a relatively quick and error-free P2V migration, it is a good idea to do some cleaning on the source server. Open “%ALLUSERSPROFILE%VMwareVMware vCenter Converter Standaloneconverter-worker.xml” and set value “useSourcePasswordInHelperVm” to “true”. You would like to set the root password in the helper VM to the same value as the source server. The helper VM is a shell OS that facilitates data transfer between source and target VMs. ![]() In the example below, we have Converter Client installed on a Windows PC to help us P2V an RHEL 5 server from a BL460c blade to vCenter. You will need admin/root rights on your desktop to install and run the Converter correctly. First things first, download and install the Converter Standalone client software. As convenient as the Converter is, there are a few gotchas that can frustrate the heck out of you. ![]() The vCenter Standalone Converter is a handy app you can run on your Windows or Linux PC to to P2V a remote server.
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