V2V VMware esxi 7.0 to Hyper-v

Question

Hi,

We have few windows servers which include DC, File server, on premise sharepoint server, exchange servers etc. These all running as virtual machines on vmware esxi 7 hosts. We need to move these to Hyper-v server.
What shall be the best method to V2V these. I am primarly and vmware guy with over 10 years of experience. Though I have experience on Hyper-v too. Had done several V2V migrations from hyper-v to vmware but none vmware to hyper-v. Its client demands so can't turn it down. I moved one VM using VHD2Disk and it works just fine. Want to hear about its pro-cones and will also appreciate any alternate suggestion.

Thanks a Lot!

Rgds, Rajeev

Answer 1

Hi anonymous userSharma-8512,

I would strongly recommend Starwind's v2v conversion tool which is free of charge:
https://www.starwindsoftware.com/starwind-v2v-converter

Here's a guide on how to use it:

StarWind V2V Converter Help : VM from VMware ESXi Server to Microsoft Hyper-V Server
https://www.starwindsoftware.com/v2v-help/VMfromVMwareESXiServertoMicrosoftHyperVServer.html

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Best regards,
Leon

Answer 2

Hi,

Thanks for posting on our forum!

Based on your discuaasion with @Leon Laude I have found certain articles for using Disk2VHD. Besides, when you successfully create your vhd and start to create your Hyper-V VM, remember not to choose Gen2 if possible. In addition, like @Leon Laude suggested, complete backup before any operations:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/disk2vhd

A similar case with yours:
https://community.spiceworks.com/topic/921590-can-i-convert-vm-ware-esxi-virtual-machine-to-hyper-v-with-disk2vhd

Please note: Information posted in the given link is hosted by a third party. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy and effectiveness of information.

Thanks for your support!

BR,
Joan

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