You must download and run the VMware Migration Assistant on your source vCenter Server or Platform Services Controller to prepare it for migration from Windows to an appliance. If you are using a deployment of vCenter Server with an external Update Manager that runs on Windows, download and run the VMware Migration Assistant on the source Windows machine where Update Manager runs to prepare Update Manager server and database for migration from Windows to the vCenter Server Appliance.
The VMware Migration Assistant performs the following tasks on the source Windows machine where you run it:
- Discovers the source deployment type.
- Runs pre-checks on the source.
- Reports errors that must be addressed before starting the migration.
- Provides information for the next steps in the migration process.
Prerequisites
- Download and Mount the vCenter Server Appliance Installer.
- Log in to the Windows machine as an administrator.
Procedure
Results
When the pre-checks are finished and any errors are addressed, your source system is ready for migration.
What to do next
Follow the VMware Migration Assistant instructions to start migration.
For detailed migration steps, see one of the following.