vcenter converter standalone
Hi all, I m trying to convert a windows 2000 server, but during convertion until drive D failed.I exported the log, but not sure which is the problem, anyone can help?I'm uploading the log file here.
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View ArticleVMware Workstation 8.0.1 on Intel core i7 3930K/3960X(Sandy Bridge-E)
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View Articlevmware standalone converter /extremly slow conversion
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View ArticleP2V Trouble with the Disk
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View ArticleExport to csv from array
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Secondary NICs "disconnected"
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View ArticleFailback is setting the servers as passive
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