Demo: VMware Migration to Hyper-V Using System Center Virtual Machine Manager

In this episode of Krome Cast, Tech IT Out, we provide an in-depth guide and demonstration of how to migrate from VMware to Hyper-V using System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM).

This episode featuring Krome's Commercial Director Sam Mager and Technical Ben Randall, explores the technical considerations required when embarking on a VMware migration to Hyper-V project, and shows two demonstrations of the migration process from VMware to Hyper-V using SCVMM.

The first VMware migration demo shows how to migrate a virtual machine running Windows Server 2016 and the second demo shows the migration of a virtual machine running Windows Server 2022. Note that the steps for migrating from Windows Server 2016 and 2019 are essentially the same.

From setting up virtual switches in VMware to initiating and monitoring the migration process in SCVMM, we provide detailed insights into every stage of the migration process. Additionally, we explore alternative migration methods, such as using Veeam for seamless backups and restoration directly into Hyper-V, offering flexibility for different environments.

This video is part of our trilogy series covering VMware alternatives:

Our discussion in this episode extends to the preparatory work required for SCVMM installation, including prerequisites, SQL Server setup, and the importance of updating to SCVMM Update 2 for enhanced performance.

If you're upgrading from VMware to Hyper-V and seeking to optimise your migration strategy, this guide equips you with the knowledge and best practices needed for a successful transition.

Chapters with Timestamps:
00:00 🎬 Introduction
01:00 💻 Reason why you might want to move away from VMware
03:59 ⚙️ Explanation of the different migrations, Server 2016/2019 & 2022
04:52 🖥️ Demo 1: Migrating a VM Running Windows Server 2016/2019
05:07 🚀 Initiating the Migration Process in SCVMM
07:47 🛠️ Creating and Converting Virtual Machines
15:50 🖥️ Demo 2: Migrating a VM Running Windows Server 2022
16:38 📥 Uninstalling VMware Tools
20:56 📊 Monitoring the Migration Progress
25:42 🔄 Alternative Migration Methods Using Veeam
27:17 🛠️ Preparatory Work for SCVMM Installation
29:00 🔝 Importance of Updating to SCVMM Update 2
29:40 💡 Ensuring Compatibility with Hyper-V Host Requirements

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[Sivian]

excellent video. I've been doing this at my work recently. Some things I've ran into are the esx hosts having to use the local root accounts for run as or the conversion would fail immediately and also the tool apparently only looks at local drive storage for host placement rating. I had to create a separate large drive on one hyper-v host to convert a large sql box cause the local c: drive wasn't big enough. Such an odd issue. Once you get past the host screen you select the clustered storage on the next step like normal. Hope they fix that in an update soon.

[DavidWilliams-tcev]

Thanks guys - I'm working on a VMWare to Azure Stack HCI POC and will likely use SCVMM to migrate VMs... good to see it in action!

[changechallege]

thanks for this video, may i ask, if convert need physical host or use same host, if vm machine use storage make disk, can convert this and how, thanks

[Danny]

Would like to see a server 2008 migration as well. Lol like this format of video.

[AkashMyana-tzjj]

Hi Im not getting the option of convert virtual machine in my SCVMM

[er.kirpalkaushal]

Can we convert linux vm from VMware to hyper v infrastructure by scvmm 2019 or 2022?

[er.kirpalkaushal]

Hi Team

We are trying same but facing error 12703, vmm can't establish trust for SSL/TLS secure channel.

Install the certificate to trusted root store of vmm management server.

[hakkeemsait]

VMware to hyper-v without downtime migration is possible??