User guide

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About vConverter
About vConverter
vConverter is a complete workload migration platform. It provides the functionality,
flexibility, and speed needed for high-volume migrations of Windows or Linux servers
within the datacenter.
vConverter provides numerous features for medium to large server consolidation
initiatives, as well as options for ongoing disaster recovery. Multiple conversion modes
and target options ensure data consistency with minimal downtime. A streamlined data
transfer mechanism, and the ability to automate many associated tasks, allows
vConverter to migrate more servers per conversion window than any other conversion
method or technology.
vConverter is also available in a 'Continuous Protection' mode, performing incremental
syncs to ensure the integrity of the source server and the viability of virtual standby
systems.
About this Guide
This User Guide provides configuration instructions, conceptual information and
instructions on how to use the browser interface.
The User Guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Functional Overview — this chapter provides an overview of the features
and functions of vConverter. An architectural overview is provided, as well as a
glossary of application components.
Chapter 2, User Interface — this chapter provides an overview of the vConverter User
Interface.
Chapter 3, Configuration — this chapter guides you through the basic configuration
of vConverter.
Chapter 4, Adding Source Content — this chapter describes the methods available for
adding source content for conversions. This information is available in the task
chapters, but is aggregated here for convenience.
Chapter 5, Windows P2V Conversions — this chapter provides information on
configuring P2V conversions of Windows source servers.
Chapter 6, Continuous Protection — this chapter provides information on
configuring Continuous Protection conversions.