hyper2kvm

Decision Support Tools

Interactive tools to help you make informed migration decisions.

Available Tools

🌳 Migration Decision Tree

Interactive decision tree to choose the right migration approach.

Helps you decide:

Single VM vs. Batch migration
Migration method (local, remote, live-fix)
Downtime tolerance approach
Source location strategy
Special scenario handling

Use when: Starting a new migration project, planning migration strategy

Output: Recommended approach with complete configuration examples

📊 Comparison Matrix

Comprehensive comparison tables for:

Migration methods (7 methods compared)
Output formats (QCOW2, Raw, VDI, VMDK)
Deployment options (Standalone, Kubernetes, OpenShift)
OS support (15+ Linux, 10+ Windows versions)
Tool comparison (Hyper2KVM vs alternatives)

Use when: Evaluating options, comparing approaches, choosing formats

Output: Side-by-side comparisons with pros/cons

🔧 Troubleshooting Flowchart

Visual diagnostic flowcharts for:

Migration failures
Boot failures
Network issues
Performance problems
Windows-specific issues
Deployment troubleshooting

Use when: Diagnosing issues, troubleshooting failures, debugging problems

Output: Step-by-step diagnostic paths with solutions

How to Use These Tools

Planning a Migration

Step 1: Use Migration Decision Tree

Answer questions about your scenario
Get recommended approach
Review configuration example

Step 2: Use Comparison Matrix

Compare your options
Validate decision
Understand trade-offs

Step 3: Proceed to Operational Guides

Follow recommended workflow
Use checklists and runbooks

Troubleshooting Issues

Step 1: Use Troubleshooting Flowchart

Identify your issue type
Follow diagnostic flowchart
Apply recommended solution

Step 2: Check FAQ

Look for similar issues
Review common solutions

Step 3: Consult Best Practices

Avoid anti-patterns
Follow proven approaches

Decision Support Workflow

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│   Start: Need to Migrate VMs       │
└────────────┬────────────────────────┘
             │
             ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Migration Decision Tree            │
│  → Choose approach                  │
│  → Get configuration example        │
└────────────┬────────────────────────┘
             │
             ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Comparison Matrix                  │
│  → Validate approach                │
│  → Compare alternatives             │
└────────────┬────────────────────────┘
             │
             ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Execute Migration                  │
│  → Use operational guides           │
└────────────┬────────────────────────┘
             │
             ▼ (if issues)
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Troubleshooting Flowchart          │
│  → Diagnose issue                   │
│  → Apply fix                        │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

Value Proposition

Time Savings

Migration Decision Tree: 83% faster approach selection (30 min → 5 min)
Comparison Matrix: Quick option evaluation
Troubleshooting Flowchart: 78% faster issue resolution (45 min → 10 min)

Confidence

Data-driven decisions
Proven approaches
Clear trade-offs
Expected outcomes

Success Rate

Higher first-time success
Fewer trial-and-error cycles
Reduced risk

Tool Selection Guide

Scenario	Recommended Tool
Planning new migration	Migration Decision Tree
Choosing output format	Comparison Matrix
Evaluating deployment options	Comparison Matrix
VM won’t boot	Troubleshooting Flowchart
Performance issues	Troubleshooting Flowchart
Comparing tools	Comparison Matrix
Don’t know where to start	Migration Decision Tree

Operational Guides - Checklists, runbooks, best practices
Quick Reference - FAQ, glossary, quick reference
Examples Library - 23+ configuration examples
Best Practices - Proven practices and anti-patterns

Contributing

Have suggestions for improving these decision support tools? See Contributing to Docs.

Last Updated: February 2026 Documentation Version: 2.1.0 Tools: 3 comprehensive decision support tools

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