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The cbt replication tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Changed Block Tracking (CBT) replication, a technology used in virtual machine migration and backup scenarios. Content under this tag focuses on Microsoft's VM Conversion tool, which leverages CBT-backed replication to migrate VMware virtual machines to Hyper-V via Windows Admin Center. Key themes include agentless migration, batch processing of up to 10 VMs, and automatic boot-type mapping. The tag is relevant for IT professionals managing datacenter migrations, particularly those transitioning from VMware to Microsoft Hyper-V infrastructure.
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    Microsoft VM Conversion: Migrate VMware to Hyper-V with Windows Admin Center

    Microsoft has quietly pushed a significant tool into public preview that aims to simplify one of the messiest tasks in datacenter life: converting and migrating virtual machines from VMware vCenter/ESXi to Microsoft’s Hyper-V infrastructure using a built-in Windows Admin Center extension called...
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