How to Import OVF Package to XenServer

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Article ID: CTX140424

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Description

This article describes how to import OVF package into XenServer. You can use the Citrix® XenServer Conversion Manager to convert hundreds of virtual machines to XenServer. It saves time and storage by converting a virtual machine directly to XenServer unattended. You can also create a virtual machine by importing a single disk image in the Virtual Machine Disk (VMDK) format.

Use export and import features to convert a single virtual machine to XenServer 6.0. Export and import a virtual machine in the Open Virtualization Format (OVF) to retain the most virtual machine properties and simplify the transfer of virtual machines with multiple disk images.

Requirements

Administrator access to VMware Virtual Machine for conversion
Administrator access to XenServer and XenCenter
Experienced using VMware products, XenServer, and XenCenter

Instructions

To import an OVF package, complete the following steps:

Open XenCenter and log on.
Select File > Import:
Browse and select the OVF package (local hard drive is recommended):
Review and accept the EULA (if it exists):
Select a XenServer pool or host:
Select a Storage Repository:
Configure Virtual Network(s):
Configure Security settings:
For Windows Virtual Machines, enable Use Operating System Fixup:
Note: For more information on Use Operating System Fixup, refer to the Knowledge Center article, Operating System Fixup in XenCenter 5.6 or later OVF Appliance Plug-in
Configure networking options for XenServer Transfer Virtual Machine:
Review the import settings:
Click Finish and wait for import to complete.