====== Converting LUCY from VMware ESX to Hyper-V ======

A full guidance can be found on the Microsoft website [[https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/system-center/vmm/vm-convert-vmware?view=sc-vmm-1801|here]].
The tool is provided by Microsoft and available by the {{ :mvmc_setup.msi?direct |link}}

The Hyper-V version should be 5.2.0 or later.

:!: Before running the tool, do not forget to power off the Lucy's VM.

It's also to be noted that there must be enough disk space on your Hyper-V server (at least larger than the size of the initial VMware virtual drive).

===== Conversion steps =====

1. Run the application Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter and select a machine type: "**Virtual machine conversion**"

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2. Select a migration destination: "**Migrate to Hyper-V**"

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3. Select a Hyper-V host as the destination for the virtual machine:

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4. Specify a path to store the converted virtual hard disks:

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5. Specify the details to connect to an ESX\ESXi server:

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6. Select a virtual machine to convert:

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7. Leave the options unchanged and click "Next":

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8. Select a location for the converted virtual disks:

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9. Review the details and click "Finish" to start conversion:

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10. Wait until the conversion process is complete.

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===== Finishing =====

After a successful conversion, do not rush to run the newly created virtual machine. You need first create (if not exist) a new External Virtual Switch and assign it to the virtual machine (within Network Adapter settings). See the screenshots below.

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Connect the external switch to the converted virtual machine:

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Power on the virtual machine and reconfigure the network:

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