32.1 Server Sync to a Virtual Target

  1. Discover your source workload.

    See Discovering Details for Source Workloads.

  2. Create a target virtual machine by using one of the following methods:

    • Do an initial migration of your workload to a virtual machine. See Section 24.0, Configuration Essentials.

      - OR -

    • Using your virtualization platform’s native interface, manually install a virtual machine with the same operating system profile as that of your source.

      NOTE:When you are creating a virtual target for Server Sync, you should also manually install the appropriate virtualization enhancement tools, such as VMware Tools.

  3. In the Servers view, drag your source workload and drop it on the required target (Server Sync target or discovered physical machine under control).

    The system validates the selected source and target and, if it detects matching operating systems on them, provides you with two Transfer Scope options, Full Migration and Server Sync:

  4. Select the Server Sync option, then click Configure Job.

  5. In the job configuration window, specify the parameters of the job as dictated by the purpose of the operation, address any warnings and errors, and ensure that you map the required volumes on the source to those on the target (see Server Sync Volume Mapping).

    When you have finished, click Start.

    PlateSpin Migrate starts the job and lists it in the Jobs view.