Installing XenServer 7 on Lenovo TS140

openit

Hello All,

I am about to install XenServer 7 on Lenovo ThinkServer TS140.

We are migrating from VMWare ESXi 6 to XenServer 7.

Is there someone using XenServer 7 already in production ?

Thanks !

DustinB3403

Everyone should be running XS7, running 6.5 or older is just asking for problems.

Edit: Yes, myself and several other Mangos are running XS7.

openit

@DustinB3403
Okay.

What's this "Mangos" by the way ?

DustinB3403

@openit said in Installing XenServer 7 on Lenovo TS140:

@DustinB3403
Okay.

What's this "Mangos" by the way ?

Mangos = members of mangolassi.it

CloudKnight

Dustin is referring to other users of Mangolassi (This website) - Other Mangos for short.
I'm also using Xenserver 7

Texkonc

I am running it, but prefer ESXi.
Curious why you are switching? Cost?

openit

@Texkonc Recommended by Mongos than ESXi Free.
Sorry not to mention, I am using VMWare ESxi 6 free.

Also, started implementing "Mongos" keyword

openit

Oops, Error !
0_1483805732133_boot error.JPG

openit

Is that seems to Hard disk issue or Installer ?

Danp

@openit Probably your installation media.

openit

@Danp Ok, let me check.
Burning freshly downloaded ISO on DVD.........

openit

Wow ! Installation started.....!!
@Danp You are correct !

DustinB3403

It's worth running a check against your drives to make sure they are in good working order as well.

openit

Done with installation.

Server is up and running. Connected server with XenCenter.

openit

@DustinB3403 Okay, will scan drive also.

openit

Now it's time to move all vms from ESXi 6 free to XenServer 7.

My understanding is, I need to export each vm to ovf and convert with XenConvert, then import ?

Now both servers are running, is there any easier method to migrate ?

Dashrender

@openit said in Installing XenServer 7 on Lenovo TS140:

Now it's time to move all vms from ESXi 6 free to XenServer 7.

My understanding is, I need to export each vm to ovf and convert with XenConvert, then import ?

Now both servers are running, is there any easier method to migrate ?

I'd love to hear the step by step that you follow to accomplish. I'm trying to migrate two bare metal servers to XenServer 7.
My googling has shown that XenConvert doesn't work with 7, and not supported with 6.5 (though it has been reported as working). There is a Xen Convertor VM, but you have to have a paid support contract with Citrix it get the current version. I did find links to the new old 6.2 version on XS's website though.

DustinB3403

Just export to ovf and import into xs. Once imported remove VMware drivers install xs drivers.

No "conversion" at all.

openit

@DustinB3403 Noted.

openit

@Dashrender Done with migrating one VM (hyperv VM) and was sucessful. Tested on XenServer 7 by running it.

Few things we need to consider :

Export and Import is taking long (depends on vm size)
I am importing VM from ESXi to my computer and Exporting (OVA) from my computer to XenServer 7.
I have configured vSphere client for ESXi and XenCenter for XS7 which makes my work bit easier (feels working locally-within my computer).
Make sure you are connected with cable (for performance).

Exporting from ESXi

After export (OVA)

Importing to XS7

Imported successfully and running

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