[libvirt-users] Importing images

[kevin gilbert]

Hi Justin,

Yes, p2v is what I'm looking for. I'll get Google fired up and do some reading. 
Thanks for the hint.

Cheers,
Kev

On Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:41:53 Justin Clift opined:
> On 09/29/2010 07:04 AM, kevin gilbert wrote:
> > I have a dual boot machine and would love to import the Windows image
> > into a VM. I've checked the documentation and Google and have not seen
> > anything mentioned about this.
> 
> Oops.  Just realised you might be asking instead about a "1 time
> operation" to turn the Windows install into a VM, with no intention of
> continuing to use it as a dual boot.
> 
> If you're purely looking to clone your windows installation, into a
> brand new VM (using new storage), than that's doable.  There's a common
> term for it called "p2v", meaning "physical to virtual", which Googling
> for should bring up a bunch of info and steps. :)
> 
> Either way, hope that helps. :)
> 
> Regards and best wishes,
> 
> Justin Clift
> 
> > Is it possible?
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > Kev