p2v(Physical to Virtual) of Windows System using VMware vConverter

Below are the processes to convert P2V using VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 4.0.1

I.       Download VMware vCenter converter Standalone client and install in your physical sysem.

II.    Convert Windows Physical system to Virtual (P2V).

Download VMware vCenter converter and install on physical system and install it on your physical system

Download VMware vCenter Converter Standalone client from below link. http://www.vmware.com/products/converter/

Note:We need  to register to download vCenter converter. Just register with your mail id, it is free to download.

Convert Windows Physical system to Virtual (P2V).

1. Open VMware vCenter Converter and Click on Convert Machine

2. Select Source type is “Powered-on machine” and “This local machine” then click on Next

3. Select Destination type “VMware Infrastructure virtual machine”  and give ESX server details at “VMware Infrastructure server details” and clink next

4. Give Virtual Machine name and click Next

5. Under View/Edit Option select drive to convert and check the box of drive which you want to convert and  un-check the box if you do not want to convert them. Click on Next to continue.

6. Click Finish to start conversion process.

8.You can see the status in progress marked in red

8.And the completed

9.Exit VMWare vCenter Converter once the conversion process is completed. Go to you ESX sever and start the converted VM.