[ILUG] Backing up to vmware image

[Patrick O'Doherty]

I managed to get a setup running using the vmware converter tool which 
is very useful. It allows imaging over the network which is perfect for 
my use. Its a neat little tool


Pete McEvoy wrote:
> (Sorry for starting a new thread, deleted my ilug folder when my machine
> ran short on space last night)
>
> I've been experimenting with various ways to virtualize real installs as
> a client of mine has an ancient SCO machine thats on its last legs that
> he would like to continue using indefinitely. 
>
> Whats worked for me is to use an acronis boot disk to create an image of 
> the install onto an external disk, then use vmware to boot the same 
> acronis cd and do the restore. Its a bit slow and feels fairly clunky, 
> but it certainly works.
>
> HTH
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