VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2: What’s New The release of VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2 (originally launched December 14, 2017) marked a significant update for IT administrators needing to perform physical-to-virtual (P2V) and virtual-to-virtual (V2V) migrations. This version introduced support for modern operating systems and enhanced interoperability with the vSphere ecosystem of that era. Key New Features and Enhancements
Linux Migration Flexibility: A new configuration option in converter-worker.xml allows users to specify a custom path for temporary files during Linux migrations. This is particularly useful for environments where /tmp is restricted or does not allow code execution by privileged users. vmware vcenter converter standalone 6.2 release notes
While 6.2 was a staple for several years, users on more recent infrastructure should look toward newer releases like vCenter Converter 6.6 (released Feb 2024) or the latest Converter Standalone 9.0 for modern hardware and security standards. VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6
A follow-up patch (version 6.2.0.1) was released to address specific interoperability issues: This is particularly useful for environments where /tmp
For more information about vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2, see the following documentation:
This release fixed over 30 known defects from prior versions (6.1.x). Below are the most critical resolved issues:
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