Sent: 05/15/2008
From: rmaher07
Message:BTW, I've I think the Virtual Server Migration Toolkit would be useful,
except that we run Server 03 Standard, not enterprise.
"rmaher07" wrote:
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> Are there any tools available that could take a snapshot of a server and
> create a VHD? I would like to use Virtual Server to create backups of all
> vital servers. We currently use Norton Ghost to create images of all PCs and
> servers. When I tried to installed download the image to a VHD, I ran into a
> few problems. I've tried the VMware convertor & VMDK2VHD utilty. I had to
> perform Winodws repair installataions in both instances because the VHD would
> not boot. Thank you for your suggestions!
Sent: 05/15/2008
From: "Charlie Russel - MVP" <(email address - cut out)>
Message:Acronis can do this with their Universal Restore option. And so can Storage
Craft.
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http://msmvps.com/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
"rmaher07" <(email address - cut out)> wrote in message
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> Are there any tools available that could take a snapshot of a server and
> create a VHD? I would like to use Virtual Server to create backups of all
> vital servers. We currently use Norton Ghost to create images of all PCs
> and
> servers. When I tried to installed download the image to a VHD, I ran into
> a
> few problems. I've tried the VMware convertor & VMDK2VHD utilty. I had
> to
> perform Winodws repair installataions in both instances because the VHD
> would
> not boot. Thank you for your suggestions!
Sent: 05/15/2008
From: Dominick <(email address - cut out)>
Message:rmaher07 wrote:
The product to watch is Virtual Machine Manager 2008, currently in beta:
http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/scvmm/downloadbeta.mspx
While MSFT has said that this version will not do physical to virtual
conversion, they will "make sure a third party solution exists to do so."
IMHO, VMM looks like it will have some very nice features for shops
managing a bunch of VMs...
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> Are there any tools available that could take a snapshot of a server and
> create a VHD? I would like to use Virtual Server to create backups of all
> vital servers. We currently use Norton Ghost to create images of all PCs and
> servers. When I tried to installed download the image to a VHD, I ran into a
> few problems. I've tried the VMware convertor & VMDK2VHD utilty. I had to
> perform Winodws repair installataions in both instances because the VHD would
> not boot. Thank you for your suggestions!
Sent: 05/16/2008
From: Paul Adare <(email address - cut out)>
Message:On Thu, 15 May 2008 10:27:53 -0400, Dominick wrote:
This is completely false. SCVMM 2008 will most definitely do P2V.
--
Paul Adare
http://www.identit.ca
After a number of decimal places, nobody gives a damn.
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> While MSFT has said that this version will not do physical to virtual
> conversion, they will "make sure a third party solution exists to do so."
Sent: 05/16/2008
From: "Charlie Russel - MVP" <(email address - cut out)>
Message:Yeah, I'm looking forward to giving this a workout.
--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/blogs/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
"Paul Adare" <(email address - cut out)> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 15 May 2008 10:27:53 -0400, Dominick wrote:
>
>> While MSFT has said that this version will not do physical to virtual
>> conversion, they will "make sure a third party solution exists to do so."
>
> This is completely false. SCVMM 2008 will most definitely do P2V.
>
> --
> Paul Adare
> http://www.identit.ca
> After a number of decimal places, nobody gives a damn.
Sent: 05/16/2008
From: Paul Adare <(email address - cut out)>
Message:On Fri, 16 May 2008 19:41:39 -0400, Dominick wrote:
How about you compare the comment you actually made with what you posted,
rather than comparing what you think you posted?
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Paul Adare
http://www.identit.ca
People who deal with bits should expect to get bitten. -- Jon Bentley
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> Paul Adare wrote:
>> On Thu, 15 May 2008 10:27:53 -0400, Dominick wrote:
>>
>>> While MSFT has said that this version will not do physical to virtual
>>> conversion, they will "make sure a third party solution exists to do so."
>>
>> This is completely false. SCVMM 2008 will most definitely do P2V.
>>
> Instead of just the "completely false" like I am an idiot, why don't you
> post a source so we can learn...
>
> I based that comment on this Microsoft site:
> http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/scvmm/downloadbeta.mspx
>
> If you check the FAQ:
> Q: Are you supporting V2P (Virtual to Physical conversion) in VMM 2008?
> A: The product is currently NOT slated to support V2P functionality.
> However, we are working with partners to make sure that solution exists
> for customers.
Sent: 05/16/2008
From: Dominick <(email address - cut out)>
Message:Paul Adare wrote:
Instead of just the "completely false" like I am an idiot, why don't you
post a source so we can learn...
I based that comment on this Microsoft site:
http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/scvmm/downloadbeta.mspx
If you check the FAQ:
Q: Are you supporting V2P (Virtual to Physical conversion) in VMM 2008?
A: The product is currently NOT slated to support V2P functionality.
However, we are working with partners to make sure that solution exists
for customers.
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> On Thu, 15 May 2008 10:27:53 -0400, Dominick wrote:
>
>> While MSFT has said that this version will not do physical to virtual
>> conversion, they will "make sure a third party solution exists to do so."
>
> This is completely false. SCVMM 2008 will most definitely do P2V.
>
Sent: 05/16/2008
From: Dominick <(email address - cut out)>
Message:Paul Adare wrote:
Sorry for the mistake. Hopefully the link was a help to some since the
answer was there. I'll just lurk from now on and let the experts respond.
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> On Fri, 16 May 2008 19:41:39 -0400, Dominick wrote:
>
>> Paul Adare wrote:
>>> On Thu, 15 May 2008 10:27:53 -0400, Dominick wrote:
>>>
>>>> While MSFT has said that this version will not do physical to virtual
>>>> conversion, they will "make sure a third party solution exists to do so."
>>> This is completely false. SCVMM 2008 will most definitely do P2V.
>>>
>> Instead of just the "completely false" like I am an idiot, why don't you
>> post a source so we can learn...
>>
>> I based that comment on this Microsoft site:
>> http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/scvmm/downloadbeta.mspx
>>
>> If you check the FAQ:
>> Q: Are you supporting V2P (Virtual to Physical conversion) in VMM 2008?
>> A: The product is currently NOT slated to support V2P functionality.
>> However, we are working with partners to make sure that solution exists
>> for customers.
>
> How about you compare the comment you actually made with what you posted,
> rather than comparing what you think you posted?
>
Sent: 05/19/2008
From: "Charlie Russel - MVP" <(email address - cut out)>
Message:No, please _do_ jump in when you have input. We're all in this together -
it's how we build a _community_, not just a place to get answers. And often
there's more than one approach or answer that works. This is a peer support
forum- that means we're all on the same level here, and all bring value to
the table.
--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/profile/charlie.russel
"Dominick" <(email address - cut out)> wrote in message
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> Paul Adare wrote:
>> On Fri, 16 May 2008 19:41:39 -0400, Dominick wrote:
>>
>>> Paul Adare wrote:
>>>> On Thu, 15 May 2008 10:27:53 -0400, Dominick wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> While MSFT has said that this version will not do physical to virtual
>>>>> conversion, they will "make sure a third party solution exists to do
>>>>> so."
>>>> This is completely false. SCVMM 2008 will most definitely do P2V.
>>>>
>>> Instead of just the "completely false" like I am an idiot, why don't you
>>> post a source so we can learn...
>>>
>>> I based that comment on this Microsoft site:
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/systemcenter/scvmm/downloadbeta.mspx
>>>
>>> If you check the FAQ:
>>> Q: Are you supporting V2P (Virtual to Physical conversion) in VMM 2008?
>>> A: The product is currently NOT slated to support V2P functionality.
>>> However, we are working with partners to make sure that solution exists
>>> for customers.
>>
>> How about you compare the comment you actually made with what you posted,
>> rather than comparing what you think you posted?
>>
> Sorry for the mistake. Hopefully the link was a help to some since the
> answer was there. I'll just lurk from now on and let the experts respond.
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