Virtual to physical
Virtual to physical
(also V2P)
Virtual to physical definition
Virtual to physical (V2P) is the process of moving software and data from a virtual environment (like a virtual machine or cloud server) to a physical hardware setup (like a dedicated server or a computer). V2P is used for several purposes, from restoring a failed computer’s drive contents to improving app performance.
See also: host virtual machine
How does V2P work?
In a V2P migration, a virtual machine’s content is moved to a physical machine. The process is typically carried out by a third-party migration software.
- First, identify the software and data you want to move from the virtual environment to a physical machine.
- Use file transfer tools to copy the software and data from the virtual environment to the physical hardware.
- Modify settings and configurations as needed to ensure compatibility with the physical hardware.
- Thoroughly test the software on the physical hardware to ensure it works correctly and that data is accessible.
Tools used in V2P migration
- Third-party migration software designed for moving virtual machines to physical hardware.
- File transfer tools such as FTP (File Transfer Protocol), SCP (Secure Copy Protocol), or rsync.
- Disk imaging software that allows you to create a complete copy of the virtual machine’s disk or partitions.
- Backup and restore solutions with special features (such as Symantec NetBackup or Veeam).