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Nov

P2V issues with old hardware & IP addresses

Doing a P2V is very easy using the VMware Converter (Standard / Enterprise).  But after the machine has been migrated the P2V is not yet finished, we need to do some extra stuff.

  • Remove all hardware related software via add / remove programs (if possible) or disable the service.
  • Old unused devices should be removed using device manager after setting a special SET parameter (set devmgr_show_nonpresent_devices=1).  This can be done manually are using a script.
  • Update virtual hardware settings (CPU / Memory)
  • Enter the IP configuration on the new NIC.  (Can be automated)
  • Depending on the MS license you are using you maybe need to reactivate.