[sllug-members]: Re: Convert XEN image to vmware? (Michael Heath)

[Nathan Conger]

I've not yet tried this tool but... you may want to check out:

Platespin PowerConvert (platespin.com) 

-Nate
 
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   1. Convert XEN image to vmware? (Marc Christensen)
   2. Re: Convert XEN image to vmware? (James Knowles)
   3. Re: Convert XEN image to vmware? (Michael Heath)


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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:58:31 -0600
From: Marc Christensen <marc at mecworks.com>
Subject: [sllug-members]: Convert XEN image to vmware?
To: SLLUG Members <sllug-members at sllug.org>
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Does anyone know if there's a way to convert XEN images to vmware?

Thanks.

--
Marc


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Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:02:14 -0600
From: James Knowles <jamesk at ifm-services.com>
Subject: Re: [sllug-members]: Convert XEN image to vmware?
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> Does anyone know if there's a way to convert XEN images to vmware?


I don't know, but if you can't get an answer, ask over on the VMware 
forums. Somebody there's sure to know.




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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2007 12:03:32 -0600
From: "Michael Heath" <mike.thomas.heath at gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [sllug-members]: Convert XEN image to vmware?
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My experiences with XEN are very limited, but perhaps I can provide some
guidance.

It should be possible, but would be more complex than just opening up the
image file in a different client. You'll probably need a new kernel - XEN
relies on certain XEN-specific things compiled into the kernel, whereas
VMWare simulates typical hardware, so certain normal hardware things have to
be enabled in the kernel.

With a new kernel and an image in format that VMWare can understand, you
shouldn't have any problem.

Mike Heath


On 7/20/07, Marc Christensen <marc at mecworks.com> wrote:
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> Does anyone know if there's a way to convert XEN images to vmware?
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> Marc
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