{"id":19005,"date":"2024-02-19T10:45:46","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T10:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/made4it.com.br\/blog\/how-do-i-migrate-from-vmware-to-proxmox\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T15:10:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:10:25","slug":"how-do-i-migrate-from-vmware-to-proxmox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/made4it.com.br\/en\/blog\/how-do-i-migrate-from-vmware-to-proxmox\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I migrate from Vmware to Proxmox?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently, <strong>VMware<\/strong> &#8216;s new owner made a statement that echoed throughout the community: <strong>there will be no more free VMware licenses<\/strong>, and the cost of new licenses has increased by 40%. This drastic change in licensing policies has led many IT professionals and companies to re-evaluate their virtualization strategies. As a result, alternative solutions are emerging, most notably <strong>Proxmox, the most widely used Open Source virtualizer in the world<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Proxmox <\/strong>offers a full range of features comparable to those offered by VMware, including functionalities such as clustering, replication, high availability (H.A.) and the guarantee of high availability, all without the high licensing costs associated with the VMware platform. With the ability to perform all these essential virtualization operations without compromising quality or reliability. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you already use <strong>VMware <\/strong>and are considering migrating to Proxmox, we&#8217;ve put together a detailed article that demonstrates the process of migrating VMs directly from <strong>VMware to Proxmox<\/strong>. This practical guide offers step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth and efficient transition, allowing you to take full advantage of the features and benefits of <strong>Proxmox <\/strong>in your virtualization environment. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Como migrar Vmware para Proxmox\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ax5-tMdGiiI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ProxMox migration process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Export <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step is to install ovftools using this <a href=\"https:\/\/customerconnect.vmware.com\/downloads\/get-download?downloadGroup=OVFTOOL462\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">link<\/a>, after which you can send it via SCP to your ProxMox server using the command: <\/p>\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>&gt; scp ~\/Downloads\/VMware-ovftool-4.6.2-22220919-lin.x86_64.bundle root@172.16.102.2:~ <\/code><\/pre>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/made4it.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Imagem1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13453\" style=\"width:669px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately after that, on your Proxmox server, grant execute permissions to the uploaded file and then run it:<\/p>\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>root@pve01:~# chmod a+x VMware-ovftool-4.6.2-22220919-lin.x86_64.bundle\nroot@pve01:~# .\/VMware-ovftool-4.6.2-22220919-lin.x86_64.bundle\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s it, OVFtools is installed!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With this binary, we\u2019ll go through two steps: exporting and converting. OVFTOOLS will connect remotely to your VMware ESXi server, and via the command line, you\u2019ll specify which VM you want to export. OVFTOOLS will then download that VM and immediately convert it to the Proxmox standard. To perform this step on the server where OVFTOOLS is installed, run the following command:<\/p>\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>ovftool vi:\/\/root@{IP or FQDN of ESXi host}\/{VM name} \/path\/to\/export\/location<\/code><\/pre>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/made4it.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Imagem3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13456\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After finishing Export, let&#8217;s import this VM using the command:<\/p>\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>qm importovf {vmid} {VM name}.ovf {target storage}<\/code><\/pre>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/made4it.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Imagem4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13459\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And after IMPORT is finished, the VM will already be configured in your ProxMox<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/made4it.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Imagem5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13462\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With just a few commands, we have already managed to migrate our first VM from VMware to Proxmox. All you have to do is repeat this procedure for the other VMs in your environment.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But that&#8217;s not all. ProxMox has several other interesting functions that you can use right from the start of your implementation, so stay tuned for future posts! You will learn to:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Configure Backup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create Cluster<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>H.A. configuration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Migrating from VMware to Proxmox <\/strong>can be a strategic choice to optimize your resources and reduce costs without compromising on quality. If you&#8217;re looking for a solid, cost-effective alternative to your virtualization needs, we&#8217;re here to help. Contact us to explore the possibilities and start the <strong>migration process to migration.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/?page_id=11096\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proxmox Consulting<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently, VMware &#8216;s new owner made a statement that echoed throughout the community: there will be no more free VMware licenses, and the cost of new licenses has increased by 40%. This drastic change in licensing policies has led many IT professionals and companies to re-evaluate their virtualization strategies. As a result, alternative solutions are emerging, most notably Proxmox, the most widely used Open Source virtualizer in the world. Proxmox offers a full range of features comparable to those offered by VMware, including functionalities such as clustering, replication, high availability (H.A.) and the guarantee of high availability, all without the high licensing costs associated with the VMware platform. With the ability to perform all these essential virtualization operations without compromising quality or reliability. If you already use VMware and are considering migrating to Proxmox, we&#8217;ve put together a detailed article that demonstrates the process of migrating VMs directly from VMware to Proxmox. This practical guide offers step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth and efficient transition, allowing you to take full advantage of the features and benefits of Proxmox in your virtualization environment. ProxMox migration process Export The first step is to install ovftools using this link, after which you can send it via SCP to your ProxMox server using the command: Immediately after that, on your Proxmox server, grant execute permissions to the uploaded file and then run it: That&#8217;s it, OVFtools is installed! With this binary, we\u2019ll go through two steps: exporting and converting. OVFTOOLS will connect remotely to your VMware ESXi server, and via the command line, you\u2019ll specify which VM you want to export. OVFTOOLS will then download that VM and immediately convert it to the Proxmox standard. To perform this step on the server where OVFTOOLS is installed, run the following command: After finishing Export, let&#8217;s import this VM using the command: And after IMPORT is finished, the VM will already be configured in your ProxMox With just a few commands, we have already managed to migrate our first VM from VMware to Proxmox. All you have to do is repeat this procedure for the other VMs in your environment. But that&#8217;s not all. ProxMox has several other interesting functions that you can use right from the start of your implementation, so stay tuned for future posts! You will learn to: Migrating from VMware to Proxmox can be a strategic choice to optimize your resources and reduce costs without compromising on quality. If you&#8217;re looking for a solid, cost-effective alternative to your virtualization needs, we&#8217;re here to help. 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