Migrating from VMware to Hyper-v

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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