Automate and simplify physical to virtual machine conversions as well as conversions between virtual machine formats with VMware vCenter Converter. Use the intuitive wizard-driven interface of VMware vCenter Converter to convert your physical machines to virtual machines.
- Convert Microsoft Windows and Linux* based physical machines and third party image formats to VMware virtual machines
- Complete multiple conversions simultaneously with a centralized management console
- Easy to use wizards to minimize the number of steps to conversion
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VMware vCenter Converter Editions Compared
VMware vCenter Converter is available in two versions, Standalone and Integrated (plug-in to vCenter). VMware vCenter Converter Standalone is a free download available to everyone. VMware vCenter Converter Integrated is available to existing and new VMware vCenter Server customers at no additional cost with valid support and subscription contracts.
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VMware vCenter Converter integrated (vCenter Server Plug-in) |
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| Product Description | Feature rich free product for P2V, V2V migration | Enterprise-class product for managing and automating large scale P2V and V2Vconversions |
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| Target Use | P2V and V2V migration projects |
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| Core Conversion Features | ||
| Hot Cloning (convert physical machines while they are still running) | |
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| Hot Cloning - P2V Synchronization | |
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| Hot Cloning - Source OS | Win 2K, 2K3, 2K8, XP, Vista, Linux | Win 2K, 2K3, 2K8, XP, Vista |
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| Remote Conversions | |
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| Multiple Simultaneous Conversions | |
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| P2V Source/Destination | Supports conversion from physical machines, 3rd party images (Acronis, StorageCraft, Symantec) and virtual machines VMware ESX, ESXi, vCenter, Workstation, Fusion can be a source or destination |
Supports conversion from physical machines, 3rd party images (Acronis, StorageCraft, Symantec) and virtual machines VMware vCenter / ESX / ESXi should be either a source or a destination |
| Advanced Automation and Conversion Features | ||
| Scheduled Conversions | |
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| Recurring Conversions | |
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| vCenter Server Integration | |
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| Cold Cloning (Using a BootCD) | |
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*Linux P2V support is available for Standalone version only
