One of the lesser-known capabilities of System Center Virtual Machine Manager is its ability to convert VMware virtual machines so they can run on Microsoft Hyper-V. The process isn't without its ...

I'm planning on switching my home VM server from Hyper-V (Running on 2008R2) to VMWare 5.0. I would like, if possible to avoid having to reinstall my two main VMs (a 2008R2 acting as DC and ...

Here's a rundown of how to use Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter to switch from VMware hypervisors to Hyper-V.

Conversion tools such as System Center Virtual Machine Manager or Hyper-V Server 2012 can convert VMware VMs to Hyper-V VMs, but are mainly for large-scale use. Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter ...

5) Convert server to template in VM or clone in workstation. 6) Power on clone or deploy template, the server prompts for basic information and is ready within a few minutes.

Microsoft VM converters have also been around for a while, but with limitations. Conversion tools such as System Center Virtual Machine Manager or Hyper-V Server 2012 can convert VMware VMs to Hyper-V ...