VMware Converter is available in two editions, Starter and Enterprise. VMware Converter Starter is a free download available to everyone. It is an easy to use product for single conversions. VMware Converter Enterprise is available at no additional cost to existing and new VirtualCenter Management Server customers and P2V Assistant customers, with valid support and subscription contracts.
Converter Editions Compared
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| Product description | Free product to convert physical machines into virtual machines | Enterprise-class product for managing and automating large scale conversions |
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| Hot cloning (convert physical machines while they are still running) | |
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| Cold cloning (using a BootCD) | |
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| Multiple simultaneous conversions | |
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| Remote conversion | |
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| Licensing | No license required. | License file is required for enterprise features of VMware Converter Enterprise. |
Start experiencing the benefits of virtualization
- Download VMware Converter and convert your physical machines to virtual machines in minutes.
- Download VMware Server and host your new virtual machines on Windows or Linux.
- Download VMware Fusion to run your new virtual machines on a Mac.
NOTE: VMware P2V Assistant is no longer available for purchase. VMware Converter is our next generation product now available to automate the process of converting physical machines, third party image formats and other virtual machines to VMware virtual machines.
