Migrating from VMware to Hyper-v

I'm hear! 🤔

Windows Admin Center is really the most recommended option as it's native to Microsoft; however, another approach would be to use the Veeam backup tool.

I've had good experiences using this method, especially in critical or legacy environments, and some common compatibility issues with StarWind 2v2 didn't occur with it. 

Although it's a paid enterprise backup tool, they provide a free version that allows backup/migration of 10 VMs at a time.

Thanks for the reply.  We did try and use Carbonite, however the performance was dire to the point we'd struggle with anything above 200GB.

We're now using WAC with the VMware conversion add-in, and I have to admit,. considering it's free, so far so good.

We've also used it to move Linux workloads and all good 👍 

The Short Answer

If you want the smoothest, most predictable experience:

Use Windows Admin Center’s “VMware to Hyper‑V Migration Tool” (If it's free it's for me.)

or

Use StarWind V2V Converter (free) for smaller workloads

or

Use a paid enterprise migration tool (Carbonite, PlateSpin, Zerto) for large/critical workloads

Since WAC is my method here is what you'll need...

• Windows Admin Center version 2311 or later
• The “VMware to Hyper‑V Migration” extension installed
• Access to:
  • Your vCenter or ESXi host
  • Your Hyper‑V cluster
  • Your storage (CSV, SMB, SAN, etc.)

Install the migration extension:

1. Open Windows Admin Center
2. Go to Settings → Extensions
3. Search for “VMware to Hyper‑V Migration”
4. Install it
5. Restart WAC if prompted

Add Your VMware Environment to WAC

1. In WAC, go to Tools → Virtual Machine Manager
2. Select “Add VMware environment”
3. Enter:
• vCenter FQDN or ESXi host IP
• Credentials with read access to the VMs
4. WAC will enumerate all VMware VMs

You’ll now see your VMware VMs listed inside WAC.

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