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Shaokat
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hi all,

anybody know is it possible converted physical server to virtual VM using Veeam just like veritas backup exce. 

I am going to physical to virtual migration using vmware conversion tool. But when I converted my Linux server it showing booting error. 

if you have any other good solutions please suggest. 

 

Thanks in advanced 

Best answer by Mildur

Yes, it‘s possible and supported.

You can try Instant VM Recovery with the Agent Backup:

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/performing_instant_recovery_vm.html?ver=110

 

Windows works most of the time. Never had any issue. 
Linux should work too, but because this os is very complicated in terms of kernel and other modification, a P2V scenario needs more than only converting the vm.

You should analyze the error message and try to find a solution from there. Could be that another kernel or driver is needed. 
 

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agentforlinux/userguide/integration_instant_restore_vsphere.html?ver=50

 

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Mildur
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Yes, it‘s possible and supported.

You can try Instant VM Recovery with the Agent Backup:

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/performing_instant_recovery_vm.html?ver=110

 

Windows works most of the time. Never had any issue. 
Linux should work too, but because this os is very complicated in terms of kernel and other modification, a P2V scenario needs more than only converting the vm.

You should analyze the error message and try to find a solution from there. Could be that another kernel or driver is needed. 
 

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agentforlinux/userguide/integration_instant_restore_vsphere.html?ver=50

 


Chris.Childerhose
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Mildur wrote:

Yes, it‘s possible and supported.

You can try Instant VM Recovery with the Agent Backup:

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/performing_instant_recovery_vm.html?ver=110

 

Windows works most of the time. Never had any issue. 
Linux should work too, but because this os is very complicated in terms of kernel and other modification, a P2V scenario needs more than only converting the vm.

You should analyze the error message and try to find a solution from there. Could be that another kernel or driver is needed. 
 

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agentforlinux/userguide/integration_instant_restore_vsphere.html?ver=50

 

As noted here by Mildur and you can do recovery to Hyper-V as well with Veeam.


Iams3le
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Which VM conversion Tool are you using, is it VMware vCenter Converter Standalone Client?


Shaokat
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chris_eromosele wrote:

Which VM conversion Tool are you using, is it VMware vCenter Converter Standalone Client?

yes.


Rick Vanover
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Yeah try the Veeam Agent for Linux. I have done it with Windows many times and have taken Linux from Hyper-V to VMware with it. 


MicoolPaul
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Mildur wrote:

Yes, it‘s possible and supported.

You can try Instant VM Recovery with the Agent Backup:

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/performing_instant_recovery_vm.html?ver=110

 

Windows works most of the time. Never had any issue. 
Linux should work too, but because this os is very complicated in terms of kernel and other modification, a P2V scenario needs more than only converting the vm.

You should analyze the error message and try to find a solution from there. Could be that another kernel or driver is needed. 
 

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agentforlinux/userguide/integration_instant_restore_vsphere.html?ver=50

 

This is definitely the best solution. You’ll need to install VMware Tools afterwards though!


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Mildur wrote:

Yes, it‘s possible and supported.

You can try Instant VM Recovery with the Agent Backup:

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/performing_instant_recovery_vm.html?ver=110

 

Windows works most of the time. Never had any issue. 
Linux should work too, but because this os is very complicated in terms of kernel and other modification, a P2V scenario needs more than only converting the vm.

You should analyze the error message and try to find a solution from there. Could be that another kernel or driver is needed. 
 

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agentforlinux/userguide/integration_instant_restore_vsphere.html?ver=50

 

I have never thought about this solution, I have always used the vmware tool. Great to have an extra cartridge!