Doesn't the VM Converter tool support reading from an Acronis image file? (it has been a long while since I used it) If that is the case, could you not make an image of the server, and then convert from that image?
Andrew. On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 11:32 AM, Nigel Parker <[email protected] > wrote: > Hi > Its a sql server back end Document Image server > we have no idea how the system is setup or how it finds the files (saved as > tiff files numbered sequentially) > > If the system DIED it wouldn't be the end of the world but would be very > inconvenient and could delay customer payment queries > > Regards > Nigel > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* Jonathan Link [mailto:[email protected]] > *Sent:* 04 November 2010 15:14 > > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* Re: Question about VMWARE- virtualisation > > What is on this disk that is so important? > > On Thu, Nov 4, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Nigel Parker < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi >> Tried this but there are still errors and the machine still trys to run >> checkdisk on boot >> The conversion almost works but when the machine is booted although it >> reports 2 processors on the vm console the nt installation only says it has >> 1 >> UPTO multi dosent work .. when the machine is rebooted it complains about >> various files being corrupt and crashes >> >> Just wondered if there was anything else (imaging software) to try and >> capture the machine as is >> then maybe try a repair on the virtualised system, >> Maybe it is a duff disk but the server manager reports the disks as ok >> >> Regards >> Nigel >> >> ------------------------------ >> *From:* James Rankin [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* 04 November 2010 14:06 >> >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* Re: Question about VMWARE- virtualisation >> >> If the installation is "corrupt", P2V'ing it is going to replicate that >> corruption in your new virtual server >> >> How do you come to the conclusion the installation is "corrupt"? Can you >> repair the OS install? >> >> On 4 November 2010 14:02, Nigel Parker <[email protected]>wrote: >> >>> Hi >>> the erros are different each time the P2V >>> Yep its server raid , although this reports the disks are ok without >>> errors the installation of NT is Corrupt. This is another reason we need to >>> move the system its been like this for some "years" :-( >>> >>> THanks >>> Nigel >>> >>> >>> ------------------------------ >>> *From:* James Rankin [mailto:[email protected]] >>> *Sent:* 04 November 2010 13:37 >>> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >>> *Subject:* Re: Question about VMWARE- virtualisation >>> >>> What are the errors from the VMWare P2V tool? >>> >>> Can you view the disks through IBM's native tools (is it ServeRAID >>> Manager?) to try and ascertain if any are failed or degraded? >>> >>> On 4 November 2010 13:33, Nigel Parker <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> We are in the process of Trailing one of our NT 4 Servers and converting >>>> it to a Virtual machine >>>> I tried the Vm ware converter but the machine fails to convert - various >>>> errors >>>> >>>> The end file is a single processor machine (the original machine has 2 >>>> processors) and the 2 network cards although detected on the image >>>> theonly 1 can bhave properties set the other errors and ipconfig shows >>>> only 1 card! >>>> >>>> Question >>>> Is there some software that you could recommend to virtualizes this nt4 >>>> system >>>> I its an old I'm server (Cant be upgraded as the software runs on nt4 >>>> only!) as we don't have the funds >>>> >>>> The server has an ibm raid card setup as raid 5 >>>> Its an old p3 system with 1gb memory >>>> >>>> Any help or links or help on converting this would be appreciated, as >>>> the hardware supports is now very high >>>> >>>> The system has some disc corruption but check disk doesn't finish even >>>> when left to run for 1 week! >>>> So its in a bad state >>>> >>>> What would you recommend to virtualise the system? >>>> Thanks >>>> >>>> Nigel Parker >>>> >>>> Systems Engineer >>>> Ultraframe (UK) Ltd >>>> Tel: 01200 452329 >>>> Fax: 01200 452201 >>>> Web: <www.ultraframe.com> >>>> Email: <mailto:[email protected]> >>>> >>>> >>>> Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail >>>> >>>> The statements and opinions expressed in this email are my own and may >>>> not represent those of Ultraframe (UK) Ltd. >>>> This email is subject to copyright and the information contained in it >>>> is confidential and may be legally privileged. 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