From VMware Backup

overview recommended method for importing multiple production vmware vms creates a direct agent connection to vmware environment allows synchronizing backups of running vms supports incremental backups for efficient transfers this page details how to import vmware virtual machines using the vmware service backup functionality this method is optimized for production environments and allows for minimal downtime during migration prerequisites access to both vmware and korgrid environments docid 5visv8ldsmyl1qgipb20t configured and running in the tenant sufficient storage space on the vsan network connectivity between vmware and korgrid environments appropriate permissions in both environments steps initial backup process run initial backup perform first backup while vms are running monitor backup duration and size continue running incremental backups until backup durations stabilize final backup power down source vms in vmware perform one final backup to capture clean state verify backup completion import vms from backup from the top menu , click import / export > vmware services select the desired vmware service click view service from the left menu, click backup jobs select the desired backup job click view from the left menu, click import vms select the desired vm(s) for import choose whether to preserve mac addresses click submit keeping mac addresses unchanged helps to avoid network issues