P2V to VMware

[llatrel4u]

We have 2 management servers that are physical machines. Is it possible to utilize the VMware Converter tool to migrate these management servers to a vm with this tool?

[PhoneBoy]

Never tried that, but why not use the standard migration tools to copy the configuration?

[Chris_Atkinson]

Physical appliance or open server as there may also be license implications here?

[PhoneBoy]

Yes because if it’s a Check Point appliance you are copying from, the licenses are only valid on the specific appliance, not in the VM.

[llatrel4u]

These are open servers, they use the GAIA OS.

[PhoneBoy]

Ok, so the licenses won't be an issue.
Like I said, why not use the official migration tools?

[Cyber_Serge]

I'd recommend setup the management vm directly, then use the check point tool to migrate the setting (assuming it's management server only, not including logs?)