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VMware Converter How To Guide

Overview

This outlines how to convert a PINsafe VMware image into an ESXi server using the VMware converter. For further information on importing and using the PINsafe VMware see VMWare How To Guide


VMware format

The PINsafe appliance is distributed as a OVF file.

It is necessary to convert the OVF to VMDK.

VMware OVF Tool

To convert OVF to VMware products use the VMWare stand-alone converter.

Unfortunately, the current version of the converter is not compatible with the distributed appliance. You need to use version 4.0.1 of the standalone converter, which is no longer available from VMWare. You can get it from our website:

http://fs.swivelsecure.com/files/vmware/VMware-converter-4.0.1-161434.exe

Converting the VMware Format

In this case we going to use VMWARE vCENTER Converter Standalone Server v 4.0.1

VMware vCenter Converter Standalone About.JPG


Configuration STEP 1

In the converter Select Convert Machine, then select Source type: Virtual Appliance

Enter the Virtual machine file: (Browse to the location SWIVEL VM Appliance), then click Next.

VMware vCenter Converter Standalone Source.JPG


Configuration STEP 2

Select destination type: VMWARE Infrastructure Virtual Machine

Enter the VMware infrastructure server details, IP/hostname, Username, Password for the ESXi server, then click Next

VMware vCenter Converter Standalone Destination.JPG


If the credentials are correct then the ESXi details are seen

VMware vCenter Converter Standalone ESXi details.JPG


Enter the Virtual machine version, for ESXi 3.5 or 4 select Version 4 then click on Next.


Configuration STEP 3

VMware vCenter Converter Standalone virtual machine version.JPG


VMware Convert may not detect the OS, this can be ignored and click Next.

VMware vCenter Converter Standalone virtual warning.JPG


Configuration STEP 4

A summary of the information is then displayed, if all details are correct click on Finish to start the conversion.

VMware vCenter Converter Standalone summary.JPG


The VMware conversion process starts.

If conversion fails at this point, you may need to delete the .mf file and try again.

VMware vCenter Converter Standalone Convert.JPG


The Estimated time for conversion is displayed. This will normally take between 30 minutes and 2 hours.

VMware vCenter Converter Standalone conversion progress.JPG


Completion is shown under the status

VMware vCenter Converter Standalone conversion completed.JPG


In the VMware vSphere Client and the VMWARE ESXi we can see the Swivel VM.

Select Power on the virtual machine.

VMware vSphere Client Swivel VM Appliance.JPG


Ensure that Power on has been completed.

VMware vSphere Client Swivel VM Appliance Power On Complete.JPG


The Virtual Machine Console can then be launched

VMware vSphere Client Swivel VM Appliance Launch Console.JPG


The PINsafe Virtual Appliance can now be configured.

Troubleshooting