: Added interoperability with vSphere 6.7 Update 1 .
Before installing vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:
Despite its improvements, VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2 retains several limitations that administrators must understand before planning migrations.
VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2 Release Notes: Key Features & Improvements vmware vcenter converter standalone 6.2 release notes
Fixed authentication bugs when interacting with vCenter Server instances utilizing custom or third-party SSL certificates.
Enhanced security protocols to ensure secure data transfer between the source machine and the Converter server.
VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2 Release Notes: A Comprehensive Guide : Added interoperability with vSphere 6
VMware stated that using unsupported legacy technology presents potential security and reliability risks. VMware's official statement explained: "We have removed vCenter Converter from the list of VMware product downloads. This is a precautionary measure to protect our customers from using legacy technology that does not comply with VMware's high standards for security and stability".
A follow-up patch (version 6.2.0.1) was released to address specific interoperability issues:
VMware released two primary builds under the 6.2 version: Enhanced security protocols to ensure secure data transfer
While 6.2 improved overall stability, the release notes and subsequent 6.2.0.1 maintenance release addressed several known issues:
: Fixed failures when converting powered-on Windows machines to SMB shares.
Improved capacity to handle partitions larger than 2TB. Known Issues