For Linux migrations, the converter agent traditionally extracted and executed its configuration binary ( vmware-sysinfo ) inside the host's /tmp directory.Because many hardened enterprise Linux policies enforce a noexec rule on /tmp for security, version 6.2 introduced a workaround configuration tag within the converter-worker.xml file. This allowed administrators to point to a custom execution path without compromising internal security standards. Complete Compatibility Matrix Supported Destination Environments Build numbers and versions of VMware Converter Standalone
VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2 continues the Converter line’s mission: simplify physical-to-virtual (P2V) and virtual-to-virtual (V2V) migrations while improving compatibility and reliability. This post summarizes the key changes, new features, important fixes, known issues, and migration guidance from the 6.2 release notes to help sysadmins and engineers plan upgrades and migration projects. vmware vcenter converter standalone 6.2 release notes
: Continues to provide authorized support for IPv6 environments with certain constraints. Release 6.2.0.1 (Maintenance Update) This post summarizes the key changes, new features,
The resolved issues section of the release notes is particularly valuable. One critical fix addressed a problem where conversion jobs would hang indefinitely when processing disks with certain partition table errors. Another resolved issue involved network authentication failures when the source machine was part of a workgroup rather than a domain. The release notes also noted the correction of a memory leak in the worker service, which previously caused converter stability problems during prolonged or batch conversions. One critical fix addressed a problem where conversion
Addressed issues where the standalone converter could not connect to the local converter server on port 443.
Disable antivirus software and firewalls temporarily, or explicitly open ports 443 , 902 , and 903 . Phase 2: Configuring the Conversion Wizard Launch Converter Standalone as an .