rdm Posted February 28, 2015 Share #1 Posted February 28, 2015 Hi, I want to upgrade my current baremetal install of DSM 5.0-4493 to the latest version 5.1-5022, and convert it to an ESXi setup. Is it possible to go from a baremetal setup to an ESXi one? An ESXi setup interests me because I want to run a Windows 8 VM to use for remote access via TeamViewer and other specific tasks (i.e. ripping CDs/Blu-ray Discs, etc.). If map the HDDs that I currently have using RDM, would I be able to migrate them from my current setup without losing data? I will be using the current hardware listed in my sig. I also have a 128GB SSD that can be used for dedicated VM storage. The current network throughput of my baremetal install is around 110 MB/s. Would this be impacted much by running in a VM environment? TIA for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfundament Posted February 28, 2015 Share #2 Posted February 28, 2015 Hello, you can convert a baremetal Server with this VMware Tool http://www.vmware.com/products/converter/ by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3kk Posted March 1, 2015 Share #3 Posted March 1, 2015 You can use Virtualbox from synology to ntall that Win8 . Sent from my CloudMobile using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdm Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted March 6, 2015 Thanks M3KK! I got VirtualBox and Windows 8 installed as a VM. Very easy solution to my situation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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