Vmware Vcenter Converter Standalone 6.2 Release Notes Today
The following issues are present in version 6.2 and are scheduled for resolution in future updates:
The 6.2 release is not a feature-rich update but rather a stability and security maintenance release.
This release fixed over 30 known defects from prior versions (6.1.x). Below are the most critical resolved issues:
Compared to version 6.1, version 6.2 introduced the following specific capabilities:
| Component | Requirement | |-----------|--------------| | Operating System | Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows 10 (64-bit) | | CPU | 2+ cores, x64 architecture | | RAM | Minimum 4GB (8GB recommended for parallel conversions) | | Disk Space | 2GB for installation + temporary space = size of largest disk converted | | .NET Framework | .NET 4.6.2 or later |
While vSphere 6.5 had not yet reached General Availability at the time of this release, Converter 6.2 includes preliminary support for importing and exporting to vSphere 6.5 environments, provided that the destination ESXi host is running at least version 6.0 for the initial conversion.
VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2 represents the end of an era for VMware’s free, on-premises migration tool. Its support for vSphere 6.7, Windows Server 2019, and improved Linux cloning made it a reliable choice from 2019 through 2024. While no longer under active development, these release notes confirm that 6.2 offers a stable, security-hardened platform for organizations that have not yet migrated to modern cloud-native migration pathways. vmware vcenter converter standalone 6.2 release notes
If you are currently running a heterogeneous environment with physical Windows/Linux servers, Hyper-V, or older VMware clusters, Converter 6.2 remains a valuable asset—provided you operate within its documented limitations.
Final Recommendation: Use Converter Standalone 6.2 for migrations to vSphere 6.7, but plan to migrate to HCX or native cloud tools for any vSphere 7+ upgrade projects.
For the latest build numbers and hotfixes, refer to VMware KB article 1004307 (Converter Standalone 6.2 Patch Releases).
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VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2 Release Notes VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2 is a major release designed to enhance physical-to-virtual (P2V) and virtual-to-virtual (V2V) migration capabilities for modern IT environments. Released in December 2017, this version specifically targeted compatibility with then-current technologies like vSphere 6.5 Update 1 and Windows Server 2016. Key Features and Enhancements
Interoperability with vSphere 6.5 Update 1: Seamlessly migrate machines to the latest vSphere environments available at the time. The following issues are present in version 6
New Guest OS Support: Added official support for Windows Server 2016 and Ubuntu 16.04.
Configurable Temporary Directory for Linux: Admins can now specify a custom path for temporary vmware-sysinfo files in the converter-worker.xml file. This is crucial for environments where the /tmp directory is restricted for privileged users.
Thick-to-Thin Provisioning: A new configuration option allows users to set "thin" as the default disk provisioning type for destination machines by modifying the converter-worker.xml.
Support for IPv6: Continues to provide authorized support for IPv6 environments with certain constraints. Release 6.2.0.1 (Maintenance Update)
Released on May 22, 2018, version 6.2.0.1 (Build 8466193) was a critical maintenance update that replaced the original 6.2 build. Additional Support in 6.2.0.1
vSphere 6.7 Update 1 Interoperability: Extended support to include newer vSphere 6.7 hosts. Destination Support:
Offline Hyper-V Conversion: Added the ability to convert offline Hyper-V virtual machines, including Windows 10 (64-bit) and Windows Server 2016 (64-bit). Resolved Issues in 6.2.0.1
SMB Share Failures: Fixed an issue where converting a powered-on Windows machine to an SMB share would fail.
Workstation 14 Interoperability: Resolved bugs preventing virtualization from within VMware Workstation 14.
Job Submission Errors: Corrected a specific "info.owner" parameter error that caused job submissions to fail. Known Issues and Workarounds VMware vCenter Converter Standalone - VA.gov
VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2 facilitates data center modernization by expanding support for modern operating systems, including Windows 10, Server 2016, and updated Ubuntu LTS versions. The release enhances P2V migration reliability through improved handling of GPT and UEFI configurations, streamlining the transition of legacy physical infrastructure into virtualized environments. Read the full release notes on the VMware documentation site.
