How to Migrate VM from XCP-ng to XenServer with Vinchin Backup & Recovery?

Vinchin Backup & Recovery supports easy VM migration between XCP-ng and XenServer. This guide shows you how to move your virtual machines safely and quickly. Learn the steps for a smooth transition.

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Updated by James Parker on 2025/08/07

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  • How to migrate VM from XCP-ng to XenServer in Vinchin Backup & Recovery?

Vinchin Backup & Recovery is a powerful solution for data protection and virtual machine migration. It supports V2V migration across more than 19 virtualization platforms, including XCP-ng and XenServer. With Vinchin, you can easily migrate your XCP-ng virtual machines to any supported XenServer version. The process is simple and secure, helping you maintain business continuity during platform changes. Whether you want to improve disaster recovery or optimize your IT environment, Vinchin offers a reliable way to complete migrations efficiently.

How to migrate VM from XCP-ng to XenServer in Vinchin Backup & Recovery?

Before you migrate the XCP-ng VM to XenServer, make sure both the original XCP-ng host and the target XenServer host are added in the backup system. You also need an existing backup of your XCP-ng VM created by Vinchin Backup & Recovery.

Step 1: Preview the XCP-ng backup in backup data and select any restore point of the target VM

Step 2: Select the XenServer host as the restore destination

Step 3: Choose your restore strategies (you can simply click Next here)

Step 4: Submit the job

Vinchin provides free migration runs for you to test. Download our trial version to start your 60‑day, full‑featured free trial. Our engineers will help you troubleshoot any issues during testing and assist you in seamlessly migrating your virtual machines.

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