Using Virtual Machines Created with Version 1 under Version 3

Using Virtual Machines Created with Version 1 under Version 3 Using Virtual Machines Created with Version 1 under Version 3

If you use an existing VMware GSX Server 1 virtual machine under VMware GSX Server 3, the virtual hardware is upgraded automatically. The upgrade gives you access to new features, but the process is one-way — you cannot reverse it.

Start by using an existing configuration file (.vmx or .cfg) and virtual disk (.dsk or .vmdk).

The first time you power on the virtual machine under GSX Server 3, a dialog box appears, offering the choice of upgrading the virtual hardware or powering off. If you want to make a backup copy of the virtual machine before upgrading the virtual hardware, power off and make the backup. Otherwise, allow VMware GSX Server to upgrade the virtual hardware. See Upgrading Virtual Hardware in the Guest Operating System.

Note: If you are upgrading a virtual machine that runs from a physical disk, rather than a virtual disk, you may see the following error message while VMware GSX Server is upgrading the virtual hardware: "Unable to upgrade <drivename>. One of the supplied parameters is invalid." You may safely ignore the error message, then click OK to continue the upgrade process.

Upgrade VMware Tools to the new version following the instructions for your guest operating system in Installing VMware Tools. You should not remove the older version of VMware Tools before installing the new version.

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