"Backup VMs on ESXi 5.1 and export them on new ESXi 6.7 U3 managing old server fault and DR plan"
Here they are actions taken:
- I tried to export turned off VMs, in .OVA format, and import them on new ESX unsuccesfully.
- Here it is error that I received when I tried to import .ova on new ESX https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2117310
- Thereafter I unzipped .OVA with 7-zip and creating a properly VM on new ESX.
During VM booting phase, after a while, I received a BSOD. - I tried to copy .OVA on new datastore unsuccessfully:
https://kb.vmware.com/s/login/?startURL=%2Fs%2Farticle%2F2117310%25C2%25A0&ec=302
- Consider that Hardware version seemed to be compatible between 5.1 and 6.7 U3
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-vSphere/6.7/com.vmware.vsphere.vm_admin.doc/GUID-789C3913-1053-4850-A0F0-E29C3D32B6DA.html
Solution applied was following.
- Download Veeam trial version.
- Enable Veeam VM Backups.
- Enable Veeam VM Backup and Replication from old to new host.
- I tested some VM replicated from old server to new one (shutting down them on old Server and starting them on new Server) from Veeam Console and test was succesfully.
Hoping that these information could be useful for someone.
APPENDIX
Below are articles that I used during entirely trouble shooting and Veeam B&R implementation.
OVA\OVF file deployment in ESXi 6.5 | Tutorial Part 3 - YouTube
Easier Fix: Failed to deploy OVF package: The task was canceled by a user.
Where the VM files are stored on VMWare ESXi? [closed]
How to enable SNMP on a VMware ESXi hypervisor
https://support.auvik.com/hc/en-us/articles/206311526-How-to-enable-SNMP-on-a-VMware-ESXi-hypervisor
Ensure Proper SNMP Configuration
DR failover testing with Veeam console
Testing Cloud Failover Plan
Step 10. Specify Data Locations
VMware Workstation 5.0 What Files Make Up a Virtual Machine?
Replication Scenarios