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How to convert KVM (.qcow2 file) to Vmware compatible format (.vmx)

  • 1.  How to convert KVM (.qcow2 file) to Vmware compatible format (.vmx)

    Posted May 13, 2015 09:06 AM

    Hello Support

    I used kvm, but  I need to migrate to VMware Workstation 11 and images of vmx 

    The kvm used qcow2 images.

    I tried

    qemu-img convert  /media/Secure_HDD/images/Virtual_Client_for_Linux_Windows_7-KVM-2.qcow2 -O vmx win7.vmx

    but the linux command returns..

    Unknown file format 'vmx'

    Is there any migration option?

    Thank you!



  • 2.  RE: How to convert KVM (.qcow2 file) to Vmware compatible format (.vmx)

    Broadcom Employee
    Posted May 13, 2015 10:01 AM

    Yes, you can convert your machine when it's powered, use 'Powered-on Machine' option.

    HTH