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60 second migrations! Watch & Learn! Minisforum MS-A2 Hyper-V to Proxmox 9.0 Migration Minisforum MS-A2 Series Part 15 Ultimate #homelab

Wednesday, August 20th, 2025

Minisforum MS-A2 Hyper-V to Proxmox 9.0 Migration Minisforum MS-A2 Series Part 15 Ultimate #homelab

 

In this episode of Hancock’s VMware Half Hour, I walk you through migrating Hyper-V virtual machines to Proxmox 9.0 on the Minisforum MS-A2. 

We’ll cover connecting to the Proxmox server via SSH, exploring datastores, working with VHDX files, and running migration demos—including moving a full VM in under 60 seconds! This step-by-step guide shows how easy it is to transition workloads from Hyper-V into Proxmox for your #homelab or production environment.

Whether you’re testing, learning, or planning a migration, this video gives you the tools and knowledge to make it happen smoothly.

Scripts are here on GitHub – https://github.com/einsteinagogo/Hyper-VtoProxmoxMigration.git

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Minisforum MS-A2 Migrate ESXi VMs to Hyper-V, Minisforum MS-A2 Series Part 6 Ultimate #homelab

Thursday, July 31st, 2025

 

In Part 6 of the Minisforum MS-A2 Series, we show you how to migrate VMware ESXi Virtual Machines (VMs) to Microsoft Hyper-V on Windows Server 2025 — using the powerful and compact Minisforum MS-A2 as the ultimate homelab platform.

This video features Veeam Backup & Replication v12.3 to safely back up your ESXi VMs and restore them directly to Hyper-V. It’s a clean and efficient migration method for anyone exploring life after VMware.

Whether you’re planning a full platform switch or testing a hybrid setup, you’ll find practical, step-by-step guidance from backup to restore — with key gotchas and tips throughout.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Preparing VMware ESXi VMs for migration

Creating backups using Veeam v12.3

Restoring backups to Microsoft Hyper-V

Configuring networking, storage, and integration services

Post-migration testing and optimization

Real-world advice for homelabbers and IT professionals

Perfect for #homelab enthusiasts, sysadmins, and IT pros evaluating alternatives to VMware.
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