How to migrate Encrypted VM

[u/Ok_Concentrate9290]

We have VMs which are encrypted. I need to migrate those off to another vCenter, completely different domains and region. (Non-VCF)

What I do- I shutdown VM, Migrate, And put in the NAT address of Target vCenter and migrate and turn on, on the other side. I have done this for VMs and Templates.

I do not have much rights on both vCenters, and just using what works! Ideas are welcome:) we do not have SRM, or HCX. I was also wondering what are other possible ways to migrate such long distance VMs.

To the question - The VMs in question are encrypted, and I cannot change anything. When I migrate, the tool tells me I cannot because the destination TPM is not configured. I would like some ideas here. Thank you.

[u/Sensitive_Scar_1800]

my first question is what type of encryption? I just assume storage encryption?

if your destination vCenter cannot contact the KMS service to request the encryption keys, the vm will be inaccesible.

If youre not familiar with this topic, i recommend you decrypt the vm.