Converter Unable To Obtain Hardware Information

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Trying to use VMWare converter version 4.0.1 build 161434 to copy a W2003 server from one ESX server to another. The W2003 won't boot as it says there's not enough disk space. (I think i've taken too many snapshots).

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Converter Unable To Obtain Hardware Information

Jan 9, 2013 - unable to obtain hardware information. Created by dave. Running VMware Converter Standalone 5.0.1, installed on an XP system.

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Anyway the solution is to clone the server to another and then re-install.
When i use the converter wizard I get 'Unable to obtain hardware information for the selected machine' . Have checked a few sites and they have suggested redfining the OS on the VM Server to Other (32 bit).
That didn't work.

I need to convert a physical ubuntu 14.04.1 64bit server to VMWare ESXi 5.5 virtual machine. Found that VMWare converter 5.5.3 a) do not support trusty (release notes). b) Converter's server side (source) scripts or utilities faults during conversion if try to convert.

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Does anyone have successful experience? What are the tips to success?

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1 Answer

Are you trying to hot clone? If so, you need to use VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 4.0.1 I believe. First create an account at my.vmware.com, then search for 'VMware vCenter Converter Standalone'. On the 'License & Download' tab at the bottom of all the 5.x downloads is 4.0.1.

I just tried what you're attempting. I found 4.0.1 to be the last supported version for Linux. I installed it on my Ubuntu 14.04 laptop (that also has VMware player). To run after installing, issue:

sudo /etc/init.d/vmware-converter start

I tried to do the P2V but got stuck on the 'destination' section during conversion -- it kept asking me for credentials but didn't realize it was asking for an ESXi host somewhere else on the network to 'accept' the VM. I never did succeed though because I don't have hardware support for an ESXi host, and also don't know if I could alternatively use VMware Player on my laptop to 'accept' the VM.

I am not 100% positive on my answer I'm just giving feedback because I just did this last week. Or tried to anyway.

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See diagram about hot cloning Linux on top of page 15 here, 4.0.1 User guide: http://www.vmware.com/pdf/converter_standalone_guide401.pdf