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The tag 'generation 2' on WindowsForum.com refers to Generation 2 virtual machines in Microsoft Hyper-V. Content under this tag covers the migration of VMware virtual machines to Hyper-V using Windows Admin Center's VM Conversion extension, which automatically maps UEFI-based VMs to Generation 2 and BIOS-based VMs to Generation 1. Discussions focus on agentless, CBT-backed replication and batch migration of up to 10 VMs. This tag is relevant for IT professionals managing Hyper-V environments and performing cross-hypervisor migrations.
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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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