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How Do I Resolve the Error "Inconsistent firmware type. Source: UEFI, Target: BIOS" When I Create a Migration Task?

Symptom

If you select a target server with the UEFI boot mode when you create a migration task for a source server with the UEFI boot mode, you will receive this message.

Possible Causes

The target server uses a different boot mode from the source server. In this case, the target server cannot be launched after the migration. You must select a target server created from the image with the UEFI boot mode.

Solution Using the Management Console

  1. Download an image file as needed. If such an image file has been stored in your OBS bucket, go to 3.
  2. Upload the image file to your OBS bucket.
  3. Use the image file to create a private image on the IMS console.

    1. Select Image File for Source and select the uploaded image file.
    2. Set Boot Mode to UEFI.

  4. Use the private image to create an ECS.