User guide

Appendix 1: ISO Image Instructions 145

Using the vConverter VistaPE ISO Image

vConverter’s Remote Cold Cloning (RCC) feature automates the cold cloning process

by booting the source server using vConverter’s boot image. vConverter sends a boot

loader and its boot image over the network and loads them on the source system.

vConverter uses these to reboot the source at a time that you designate, and the

conversion begins. When the system has booted into the VistaPE environment, the

original boot loader is restored, so next time the system will boot normally.

When an automated RCC conversion is unavailable for any reason (e.g. replacing boot

loader is not possible), one of two manual methods can be applied. You can create a

boot CD from the ISO boot image and load the source server, or can you download and

install the vConverter PXE service on the vConverter system. You can then boot the

source system to the VistaPE boot image remotely by pressing F12 key during reboot.

This document describes the process of obtaining, using, and configuring the

vConverter PE Image ISO.

Getting Started

Before beginning this process, you will need the following:

• Access to the internet.

• A valid vConverter license.

• A supported hypervisor on the target host. Supported versions are listed in

the vConverter User Manual.

The installation and configuration of the vConverter

PE Image ISO follows the

sequence below. Click on each step to jump to the instructions for that step.

• Obtaining the vConverter PE Image ISO

• Booting to the vConverter PE Image

• Configuring the vConverter PE Image

• Compatible Drivers