While there is no official detailed resolved issues list for version 6.2, the Experts Exchange article notes that this release fixed "numerous issues with crashing and conversion issues, when converting physical or virtual computers to VMware vSphere vCenter Server 6.5 Update 1 and VMware Hypervisor ESXi 6.5 Update 1". This suggests that many stability and compatibility bugs present in version 6.1 were addressed.
: The maintenance release (Version 6.2.0.1) extended this support further, allowing seamless targeting of vSphere 6.7 Update 1 infrastructure. 2. Expanded Guest Operating System Support
When using Converter Standalone 6.2 to connect to older ESXi 5.5 hosts, users found that the conversion fails. This is because the new version of Converter disabled TLS 1.0, which ESXi 5.5 requires. The solution was to manually edit configuration files to re-enable TLS 1.0.
: Added interoperability with vSphere 6.7 Update 1 . vmware vcenter converter standalone 6.2 release notes
Improved integration with newer vSphere ecosystems.
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 remains a valuable tool for migrations, but using a version that is secure and compatible with your environment is the only way to ensure a safe and successful conversion. While there is no official detailed resolved issues
(Note: Legacy operating systems like Windows XP are not officially supported in this version and require older builds). 🛠 Notable Bug Fixes in 6.2.0.1
The core updates in version 6.2 focus on extending platform compatibility and addressing platform longevity. Supported Source and Target Ecosystems
Prior versions defaulted destination virtual disks to thick provisioning, which immediately consumed full storage allocations on the target datastore. Converter 6.2 changed the default provisioning disk type from thick to thin. This shift allowed storage teams to save immediate capacity during bulk migrations. 4. Custom Linux Execution Directory The solution was to manually edit configuration files
A follow-up patch (version 6.2.0.1) was released to address specific interoperability issues:
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I can provide more tailored advice on whether version 6.2 or a later version is the best choice for you. VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.6 Release Notes
Supported backups from Acronis, Symantec Backup Exec, and Microsoft Virtual Server/PC. Supported Destination Systems VMware ESXi: Version 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and 6.7. VMware vCenter Server: Version 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and 6.7. VMware Workstation/Fusion: For local conversion scenarios. 4. Known Issues and Resolved Issues (6.2 Specifics)
VMware-converter-6.2.0-2116140.exe /s /v "/qn INSTALLDIR="C:\Converter62" /L*v "%temp%\converter-install.log""