A minor follow-up update, (Build 8466193), was released on May 22, 2018 .
Converter Standalone 6.2 expanded its guest OS matrix to include the following versions for both source cloning and target configuration: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Ability to set the default target virtual machine disk provisioning to "thin" rather than "thick" directly by tweaking the converter-worker.xml configuration file.
The following system requirements apply to vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2: vmware vcenter converter standalone 6.2 release notes
Converting physical machines to VMs using VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2 is a straightforward process that involves the following steps:
The ability to output virtual machines configured with Virtual Hardware Version 13, matching the native capabilities of vSphere 6.5. Expanded Guest Operating System Support
Here are some of the key features and enhancements in vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2: A minor follow-up update, (Build 8466193), was released
The conversion agent now automatically retries transient network failures (up to 3 times with exponential backoff) when copying disk data over SSL.
The following high-level overview describes the end-to-end conversion process using vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2:
These release notes were accurate at the time of publication. For the latest updates, patches, and knowledge base articles, please visit the VMware Product Downloads page for vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2. Expanded Guest Operating System Support Here are some
Converter Standalone 6.2 broadened support for modern guest operating systems, including: Windows 10, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.
The release notes for 6.2 highlight specific limitations that users must be aware of: