Select A Hyper-V Server Virtual Machine To Convert; You Can Convert Virtual Machines That Hyper-V Server Manages - VMware VCENTER CONVERTER STANDALONE 4.3 User Manual

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Procedure
1
On the Source System page, select Backup image or third-party virtual machine from the Select source
type drop-down menu.
2
Locate the source backup image or virtual machine file.
If you are connected to a remote Converter Standalone server, provide a valid network path to the
n
source backup image or virtual machine file in the Virtual machine file text box. For
example,
If you are connected to a local Converter Standalone server, provide a network path or a local path
n
to the source backup image or virtual machine file.
3
If you are connected to a remote Converter Standalone server, enter user credentials for accessing the
source virtual machine.
You do not have to provide user credentials if you are connected to a local Converter Standalone server.
In such cases, Converter Standalone uses the Windows credentials to connect to the source machine.
4
(Optional) To view more information about the selected source, click View source details
5
Click Next to proceed to the Destination System page.
What to do next
On the Destination System page you can select the destination type for the new virtual machine.

Select a Hyper-V Server Virtual Machine to Convert

You can convert virtual machines that Hyper-V Server manages.

Prerequisites
Power off the source Hyper-V virtual machine.
Procedure
1
On the Source System page, select Hyper-V Server from the Select source type drop-down menu.
2
Provide the IP address or DNS name and administrative credentials to authenticate with the Hyper-V
Server and click Next.
If Converter Standalone agent is not already installed on the Hyper-V Server, a dialog box appears. In it,
you confirm the installation of Converter Standalone agent.
3
(Optional) Select an uninstallation procedure for Converter Standalone agent and click Yes.
Converter Standalone agent is installed on the source Hyper-V Server.
What to do next
On the Source Machine page,browse the Hyper-V Server inventory to locate the source virtual machine to
convert.
Specify the Hyper-V Server Virtual Machine to Convert
If you choose to convert a virtual machine managed by a Hyper-V Server, you must browse the inventory to
locate the source virtual machine.
Prerequisites
On the Source System page, select Hyper-V Server as the source type and navigate to the Source Machine
page.
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