[libvirt-users] Importing images
I have a dual boot machine and would love to import the Windows image into a VM. I've checked the documentation and Google and have not seen anything mentioned about this. Is it possible? Cheers, Kev
On 09/29/2010 07:04 AM, kevin gilbert wrote:
I have a dual boot machine and would love to import the Windows image into a VM. I've checked the documentation and Google and have not seen anything mentioned about this.
Is it possible?
Hi Kev, Technically, as an "experimental" thing to do, it can be done, with significant effort. But, it may take several re-installations of Windows to get it working, so it's probably not what you're after. Also, it may do Bad Things to your windows activation licensing. :/ There's an email thread, showing the kind of issues involved with this, from just a few months ago: https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvirt-users/2010-June/msg00000.html Hope that helps. :) Regards and best wishes, Justin Clift
Cheers, Kev
On 09/29/2010 07:04 AM, kevin gilbert wrote:
I have a dual boot machine and would love to import the Windows image into a VM. I've checked the documentation and Google and have not seen anything mentioned about this.
Oops. Just realised you might be asking instead about a "1 time operation" to turn the Windows install into a VM, with no intention of continuing to use it as a dual boot. If you're purely looking to clone your windows installation, into a brand new VM (using new storage), than that's doable. There's a common term for it called "p2v", meaning "physical to virtual", which Googling for should bring up a bunch of info and steps. :) Either way, hope that helps. :) Regards and best wishes, Justin Clift
Is it possible?
Cheers, Kev
Hi Justin, Yes, p2v is what I'm looking for. I'll get Google fired up and do some reading. Thanks for the hint. Cheers, Kev On Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:41:53 Justin Clift opined:
On 09/29/2010 07:04 AM, kevin gilbert wrote:
I have a dual boot machine and would love to import the Windows image into a VM. I've checked the documentation and Google and have not seen anything mentioned about this.
Oops. Just realised you might be asking instead about a "1 time operation" to turn the Windows install into a VM, with no intention of continuing to use it as a dual boot.
If you're purely looking to clone your windows installation, into a brand new VM (using new storage), than that's doable. There's a common term for it called "p2v", meaning "physical to virtual", which Googling for should bring up a bunch of info and steps. :)
Either way, hope that helps. :)
Regards and best wishes,
Justin Clift
Is it possible?
Cheers, Kev
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