User guide
Linux P2V Conversions 129
Creating a Conversion
• Setup Folders are not required for Linux P2V.
The tasks represented by the red boxes are unique to Linux P2V.
Note In the interest of clarity, the entire process is described below. Some steps, such as adding
target servers, may not be necessary if you have previously performed basic conversions.
The basic configuration tasks are performed via the vConverter Program Preferences
dialogue, available at Tools > Preferences.
Step 1: Add Target VA
You must have imported at least one VMware vMA with vConverter Virtual Appliance
components configured and running on the target server before you can use it for Linux
P2V conversions. Please refer to VMware documentation for vMA installation
documentation.
Step 2: Add Target Servers
1
On the Program Preferences dialogue, select the tab that corresponds to your
target platform. The option is ESX Servers.
2
Click Add to enable the Server Info section.
3
Enter the server information as appropriate.
4
Select Use virtual appliance to transfer data.
5
Click VA Config.
6
Complete the VA Configuration dialogue and click OK.