VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2 was released on December 14, 2017, introducing key interoperability updates and expanded guest operating system support. This version focuses on enhancing Linux migration flexibility and integrating with newer vSphere environments. Key New Features
Upgrade Notes
- Converter Standalone 6.2 supports direct upgrade from versions 6.1, 6.0, and 6.1.1.
- Prior to upgrading, uninstall older Converter agents from worker nodes.
- Existing conversion tasks will be lost during upgrade; plan accordingly.
- Updated the embedded OpenSSL library to version 1.0.2k to address security vulnerabilities.
Executive Summary VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.2 is a critical release primarily focused on resolving security vulnerabilities and ensuring compatibility with newer guest operating systems. It was released in May 2017.
: Resolved a failure where converting a powered-on Windows machine to an would fail. Job Submission