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Migration from VMware® ESX Server 2.5x to VMware Infrastructure 3

Migrating virtual machines from the ESX Server 2.5x platform to VI3 can be complicated, incur substantial downtime, and lower business productivity. vMigrator is designed to eliminate the challenges associated with porting VMs to a new platform.

vMigrator Keeps Your Business Operational During the Migration Process

vMigrator is a GUI-driven management tool that is easy to use with minimal training. During the migration process, the source virtual machines remain intact and unmodified. The existing production environment can still be used by the workforce, even as individual virtual machines are being replicated and ported to the new production server. Because the source retains its integrity until the cutover to the new server is completed, administrators can leverage this feature to support rollback contingency plans. The destination virtual machine is also migrated in a consistent state, keeping all data intact. This migration process allows downtime to be minimized—even for complex environments—to a simple required reboot at the end of the upgrade process, which can be as little as 60 seconds. A scheduling function allows administrators to control reboots in strict timetables to plan downtime. vMigrator will also automate the upgrade of VMware Tools and the management of the IP address.

Features and Benefits:

  • Allows migration to VI3 with minimal downtime
  • Includes migration of VMX hardware and VMware Tools
  • Migrates multiple virtual machines simultaneously
  • Provides scheduling options to control timing of reboots
  • Allows source virtual machine to be used continuously during migration
  • Maintains integrity of source and destination virtual machines
  • Reduces migration downtime from hours to a 60-second reboot
  • Offers easy-to-use Windows®-based GUI that any level IT administrator can use
  • Includes proven, real-world Vizioncore technology that eliminates scripting
  • Requires no SAN
  • Migrates to dissimilar hardware
  • Allows for fail-back or roll-back to ESX Server 2.5x

For more information about vMigrator, including data sheets, white papers, release notes, and a video tour, go to http://vizioncore.com/vMigrator-documentation.html.

To download a trial of vMigrator, go to http://vizioncore.com/download.html.

To view screen captures of vMigrator, go to http://vizioncore.com/vMigrator-demos.html.