I set up Virtual Server 2005 R2 Sp1 on a machine and built a domain with
several servers on it. All of VHDs are differencial using a Parent vhd and
are on C: drive. I tried to move this system to another machine also running
VS2005R2Sp1.

On the new machine, I copied all VHDs to D: drive, created the same network
and VMs with these VHDs. However, when starting a vm, e.g. DC1, it showed a
black screen. Any suggestion? Thanks.

You must ensure that you have moved the VHD as well as the differencing
disk(s). Also, ensure that you have shut down (as opposed to saving state)
the systems to be moved.

Ultimately, if you're positive that you have all necessary files moved, you
can modify the configuration through the interface or directly edit the .VMC
(configuration) file using Notepad (only recommended for users who know what
they're editing). :-)

Finally, make sure your permissions are correct...

More here: Copying and moving virtual hard disks
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro....mspx?mfr=true

--

Ryan Sokolowski
MVP - Windows Server - Clustering
MCSE, CCNA, CCDA, BCFP


"Ian" <Ian@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1E836B55-770D-4AD2-89F3-329493B54EDE@microsoft.com...
>I set up Virtual Server 2005 R2 Sp1 on a machine and built a domain with
> several servers on it. All of VHDs are differencial using a Parent vhd and
> are on C: drive. I tried to move this system to another machine also
> running
> VS2005R2Sp1.
>
> On the new machine, I copied all VHDs to D: drive, created the same
> network
> and VMs with these VHDs. However, when starting a vm, e.g. DC1, it showed
> a
> black screen. Any suggestion? Thanks.
>
>

be aware of hardware that has virtualization support in the CPU
when enabled you cannt move between a machine that lacks such an option or
has it disabled.
and visa versa they dont mix.

Oh and VMware as wel as virtual sever want to control that future only one
can win if you have it.

--
I always have your towl nearby ready to take off


"Ryan Sokolowski [MVP]" wrote:

> You must ensure that you have moved the VHD as well as the differencing
> disk(s). Also, ensure that you have shut down (as opposed to saving state)
> the systems to be moved.
>
> Ultimately, if you're positive that you have all necessary files moved, you
> can modify the configuration through the interface or directly edit the .VMC
> (configuration) file using Notepad (only recommended for users who know what
> they're editing). :-)
>
> Finally, make sure your permissions are correct...
>
> More here: Copying and moving virtual hard disks
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro....mspx?mfr=true
>
> --
>
> Ryan Sokolowski
> MVP - Windows Server - Clustering
> MCSE, CCNA, CCDA, BCFP
>
>
> "Ian" <Ian@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1E836B55-770D-4AD2-89F3-329493B54EDE@microsoft.com...
> >I set up Virtual Server 2005 R2 Sp1 on a machine and built a domain with
> > several servers on it. All of VHDs are differencial using a Parent vhd and
> > are on C: drive. I tried to move this system to another machine also
> > running
> > VS2005R2Sp1.
> >
> > On the new machine, I copied all VHDs to D: drive, created the same
> > network
> > and VMs with these VHDs. However, when starting a vm, e.g. DC1, it showed
> > a
> > black screen. Any suggestion? Thanks.
> >
> >
>