P2V & V2V Conversion

HP Server Migration Pack Listing updated: February 2, 2009

HP Server Migration Pack - Universal Edition provides an automated way to migrate existing servers and their content to the latest HP BladeSystem or ProLiant server technologies or the latest virtualization platforms from VMware, Microsoft, and Citrix.

Ideal for: Server consolidation or power and cooling issues - P2V migrations for customers migrating physical servers to VMware or Microsoft virtual platforms; Multiple virtualization technologies - V2V migration support allows customers running VMware and Microsoft virtual machines to convert between platforms as needed; Virtual machine application support or performance issues - V2ProLiant migrations allows customers to migrate a virtual machine back to a physical server for support or performance reasons.

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PowerConvert Listing updated: February 2, 2009

Physical-to-virtual (P2V) workload conversions should not be a one-time activity. P2V migrations are a critical component for the successful adoption of virtualization, but to ensure optimal data center efficiency, enterprises need the flexibility to move and rebalance workloads in any direction between physical and virtual hosts. PlateSpin PowerConvert allows anywhere-to-anywhere portability and protection for all workloads in the data center.

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vConverter Listing updated: January 28, 2010

vConverter is a conversion solution that reduces the time and effort spent converting servers to the VMware, Microsoft, XenServer or Virtual Iron platforms. vConverter enables conversions without disrupting the source physical system during the conversion process. There are never any reboots, no need to visit machines being converted, no software to install on the source and no downtime. vConverter is ideal for medium to large server consolidation initiatives where hundreds or thousands of physical servers need to be virtualized.

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Acronis True Image Echo Server for Windows Listing updated: January 28, 2010

Acronis True Image Echo products now support virtual machines and file formats from Citrix® XenServer, joining existing support introduced recently for VMware®, Microsoft®, and Parallels® platforms. This update gives Acronis users the freedom to choose among virtualization platforms without having to venture outside of the Acronis backup and recovery umbrella.

Customers can back up a server image to two locations, including attached and network share or in the Acronis Secure Zone. Dual destination backups help protect physical and virtual servers from software failures and can save the day if you suffer physical equipment damage.

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VMware Converter Listing updated: January 28, 2010

Use the wizard-driven interface of VMware Converter to convert your physical machines to virtual machines. VMware Converter converts Microsoft Windows based physical machines and third party image formats to VMware virtual machines. It also converts virtual machines between VMware platforms. Automate and simplify physical to virtual machine conversions as well as conversions between virtual machine formats with VMware Converter.

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