Implementation resources
Step 1 – Prerequisites
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Obtain on-premises connectivity using VPN or direct connectivity with AWS.
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VMware ESXi hosts should be reachable from Nutanix Move on ports TCP 443 and TCP 902.
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VMware vCenter should be reachable from Nutanix Move Appliance on ports TCP 443.
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Allow ports (TCP and UDP) 2049 and 111 between the Nutanix Move network and the AHV CVM network.
Step 2 - Setup Nutanix Cloud Clusters
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Use the Nutanix Cloud Clusters on AWS Deployment and User Guide
to setup NC2 on AWS.
Step 3 - Deploy Nutanix Move Tool
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Refer to the Deploying Move on AHV (CLI)
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Become familiar with the Nutanix Move migration considerations.
Step 4 - Setup Move for Source and Target Environment
Within the Nutanix Move tool, add the source environment (existing ESXi environment) and the target environment (AOS on AHV).
Step 5 - Move a Microsoft Windows virtual server from an ESXi environment to AHV on Nutanix.
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Create a new Migration Plan
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Select VMware Vcenter as the source environment
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Select the target Nutanix Cluster and the Windows virtual machine to be migrated
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Select the target network where the destination virtual machine network interfaces will connect
Prepare the guest operating system for the migration:
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Provide the administrative credentials for the source Windows virtual machine
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Review the migration plan summary as shown below in Figure 3
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Select Save and Start to initiate the migration process.
Step 6 - Cutover to complete the migration
Monitor the progress of the data being copied. Select Cutover to complete the migration.
Nutanix Move will power off the source virtual machine and perform a final data synchronization to copy any changed data.
Step 7 - Verify the cutover
Verify the successful completion of the cutover by logging into the Windows server and monitoring it on the Nutanix cluster console.