Compared to version 6.1, version 6.2 introduced the following specific capabilities:
: Windows Vista SP2 through Windows 10; Windows Server 2008 SP2 through Windows Server 2016.
This release addresses critical bugs found in previous iterations: vmware vcenter converter standalone 6.2 release notes
Enhanced security protocols to ensure secure data transfer between the source machine and the Converter server.
As with any conversion software, pre-migration testing and a validated rollback plan remain essential. VMware continues to recommend the use of Converter for small-to-medium scale migrations and as a tactical solution, while larger initiatives may benefit from vSphere Replication or Site Recovery Manager. Compared to version 6
Previous versions (6.1.x) did not officially support Windows 10 as a source or destination. Converter Standalone 6.2 adds full support for:
— The reliable workhorse for legacy migrations. Key Improvements in version 6.2 VMware continues to recommend the use of Converter
The command-line interface ( converter-tool ) was extended with new parameters:
: Conversion fails if the source Linux machine uses NVMe storage controllers.