Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter 3.1

Microsoft Corporation – Shareware – Windows

Smooth Virtual Machine Migration Made Easy

David Fischer

12/18/2024

Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter simplifies the process of converting physical machines to virtual machines, supporting smooth transitions to Hyper-V environments.

Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter is software developed by Microsoft Corporation that allows users to convert a physical computer into a virtual machine that can run on Microsoft Hyper-V or Microsoft Azure.

The software can also convert VMware virtual machines and other virtual machine formats, making it easy to move workloads to the Microsoft platform. It supports a range of operating systems including Windows, Linux, and UNIX.

Users can convert physical servers, virtual machines, and backup images into a virtual hard disk.
The converter also supports the conversion of VMDK files to VHD format.
The tool provides the ability to automate and schedule conversions.
Virtual machines created using the converter can be managed using System Center Virtual Machine Manager.

Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter is a free tool that is easy to use, and enables users to streamline and simplify their virtualization efforts on the Microsoft platform.

Overview

Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter is a Shareware software in the category Miscellaneous developed by Microsoft Corporation.

The users of our client application UpdateStar have checked Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter for updates 31 times during the last month.

The latest version of Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter is 3.1, released on 05/19/2024. It was initially added to our database on 09/24/2014. The most prevalent version is 3.1, which is used by 100% of all installations.

Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter runs on the following operating systems: Windows.

Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter has not been rated by our users yet.

Pros

Easy conversion of physical computers or virtual machines to Hyper-V or Azure virtual machines
Support for a wide range of source operating systems
Automated process saves time and reduces manual errors
May help reduce costs by enabling consolidation of servers

Cons

Some users may find the user interface slightly complex and overwhelming
May have limitations in terms of supported configurations or features compared to other third-party conversion tools
Updates and support for the software may vary

FAQ

What is Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter (MVMC)?

MVMC is a free tool provided by Microsoft Corporation that simplifies the process of converting physical machines and virtual machines to Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines.

Can MVMC convert VMware virtual machines to Hyper-V virtual machines?

Yes, MVMC can convert VMware virtual machines (VMs) that are running on either VMware vSphere or VMware vCloud to Hyper-V virtual machines.

What operating systems are supported by MVMC?

MVMC supports both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2012 R2. It also supports Windows 7 and Windows 8 Client operating systems.

What types of virtual disks does MVMC support?

MVMC can convert virtual disks that are in the Virtual Machine Disk (VMDK) format used by VMware and Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) format used by Hyper-V.

Is MVMC supported on all Windows operating systems?

No, MVMC is only supported on Windows Server operating systems. It is not supported on any client operating systems.

Can MVMC be used to migrate virtual machines from one Hyper-V server to another?

No, MVMC is designed for converting virtual machines from a non-Hyper-V hypervisor to Hyper-V. It cannot be used to migrate virtual machines between two Hyper-V servers.

Is MVMC supported by Microsoft technical support?

No, MVMC is provided as a free tool and is not supported by Microsoft technical support. However, users can find help on the MVMC TechNet forum.

Is there a version of MVMC for Linux servers?

No, there is no version of MVMC that is designed to convert Linux servers to Hyper-V virtual machines. However, there are other third-party tools available that can accomplish this task.

What is the latest version of MVMC?

The latest version of MVMC is version 3.1, which was released in August 2016.

Can MVMC be used to convert virtual machines to other hypervisors?

No, MVMC is designed to convert virtual machines to Hyper-V, and it cannot be used to convert virtual machines to other hypervisors such as VMware or Xen.

David Fischer

I am a technology writer for UpdateStar, covering software, security, and privacy as well as research and innovation in information security. I worked as an editor for German computer magazines for more than a decade before joining the UpdateStar team. With over a decade of editorial experience in the tech industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to my current role at UpdateStar. At UpdateStar, I focus on the critical areas of software, security, and privacy, ensuring our readers stay informed about the latest developments and best practices.

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