Convert a running macbook (El Capitan) to a VM

[kevink_consistent]

Hi All;

 

I have a macbook pro running OSX 10.11.14 (El Capitan). I want to convert it to a VM to run on my Linux host (vnware workstation). In the past I've succeeded in installing vmware fusion on the mac and choosing an option to create a vm from the running host.  That option seems to have dissappeared. Can anyone advise on how to accomplish this now?

 

Thanks in advance

[Cyberdevs]

Hi All;

 

I have a macbook pro running OSX 10.11.14 (El Capitan). I want to convert it to a VM to run on my Linux host (vnware workstation). In the past I've succeeded in installing vmware fusion on the mac and choosing an option to create a vm from the running host.  That option seems to have dissappeared. Can anyone advise on how to accomplish this now?

 

Thanks in advance

Hi,

 

You can create a disk image using disk utility and the using it to boot your virtual machine.

You can find Disk Utility app inside Applications folder under Utilities.

 

Disk utility will create a dmg file which could be converted to vmdk for using in VMWare by virtualbox which is a free software google it and you'll find it easily.

 

Good luck.