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# Importing Windows Server with UEFI into VergeOS

Guide to migrating a UEFI-enabled Windows Server VM from VMware into VergeOS, including disk interface changes, Virtio driver installation, and QEMU guest agent configuration.

This guide covers how to migrate a Windows Server VM with UEFI enabled from VMware into VergeOS. The process was tested with Windows Server 2019 and 2022, but it may also work for earlier versions of Windows.

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**VMware tools were removed before the migration. This was tested on Windows Server 2019 and 2022. It may also work on previous versions of Windows.**
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## Steps to Import the Windows Server VM

1. **Import the VM** from the VMware service. Follow the steps from [this guide](/run-the-platform/virtual-machines/import-from-vmware.md) to import the VM into VergeOS.
2. Set the primary disk interface to **SATA** for compatibility during initial boot.
3. Change the primary disk's **Boot Order** to **0** in VergeOS.
4. **Power On** the VM to boot into Windows.
5. Install the **virtio-win-guest-tools.exe** if it's not already installed. This package includes Virtio drivers necessary for disk and network performance.
6. Once the installation is complete, **Power Off** the VM.
7. **Delete the EFI drive**, as it is no longer needed after the migration. You can remove it from the VM's disk settings.
8. Change the primary disk interface from **SATA** to **Virtio-SCSI** for optimal performance.
9. Remove the media file (ISO) from the **CD drive** in the VM settings.
10. Change the **NIC driver** to **Virtio** to ensure the VM uses a high-performance network driver.
11. Enable the **QEMU Guest Agent** on the VM edit screen to allow VergeOS to gather information about the VM.
12. **Power On** the VM again and ensure everything is working correctly.
13. Verify that the guest agent is reporting back to VergeOS by checking the VM dashboard.

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**Monitoring the Guest Agent**

The guest agent status can be viewed on the VM's dashboard. If it doesn't report back, ensure the guest agent service is running inside the VM.
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**Document Information**

* Last Updated: 2024-08-29
* vergeOS Version: 4.12.6
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