migrate vpc to hyper-v: how to convert vhd+v01+v02 to vhd

 

hi,

we have lots of virtual machines in testenvironment. these x86-installations of "2003server-sql2005-office various cad/pdm versions", and 12 gb in size. in vpc virtual harddisks stored in vhd,v01 , v02 file. looks maximum file size limited 4gb, when vhd full, next file created, when v01 full, v02 created.

we want migrate virtual machine vpc hyper-v environment.

we have full x64-2008serverinstallation (only hyper-v role implemented). on server hyper-v manager installed.

when creating new virtualmachine , attach first disk, creation succesful. virtual machine wont start: looks hyper-v doesn v01 v02 v03. when running inspect disk in hyper-v manager (i assume first disk inspected), no errors occur.

 

notes:

i tested small vhd (4gb) has no v01. creating , starting virtual machine in hyper-v manager succesfull.

on hyper-v 4gb limit vhd not exist. have clean install of exchange of 9gb in 1 vhd-file.

 

question

how to migrate the vhd+v01+v02+v03 vhd can used in the hyper-v environment?

paul speckens

cad/pdm consultant

virtual pc not have 4 gb vhd limit, fat32 file system does. unless using fat32 compatibility mac or else unusual, highly recommend switching ntfs. reformat external usb hard drives ntfs.

the answer question found here: http://blogs.msdn.com/virtual_pc_guy/archive/2007/04/04/unsplitting-a-split-virtual-hard-disk.aspx. you'll have actions described in blog post on ntfs file system.

Windows Server  >  Hyper-V