Vmware-vcenter-converter-standalone-5.5-3

Here’s a helpful guide for using VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 5.5.3 (full filename: vmware-vcenter-converter-standalone-5.5-3).

• Transmitted credentials: The Converter agent sends username/password in semi-plaintext (base64 encoded). Never run this across the public internet. Use a dedicated migration VLAN.
• Administrator shares: The agent uses ADMIN$ and C$ administrative shares. These must be enabled on the source.
• Antivirus exclusions: Exclude C:\Program Files\VMware\VMware vCenter Converter Standalone\ and the temporary directory (%TEMP%\vmware-<username>) on your worker machine.

Security and credentials

• Converter requires administrative/root credentials on the source and sufficient privileges on the target.
• Use secure management networks where possible; validate firewall rules and allow required ports.
• Remove any temporary agents or boot media after conversion.

Expanded Source Support: Added support for RedHat KVM virtual machines as a powered-on source. vmware-vcenter-converter-standalone-5.5-3