The Converter executes several commands on the source to map out the disk layout. If certain system utilities are missing, the query fails.
To maximize your chances of success, run these commands on the Linux machine starting the conversion wizard: The Converter executes several commands on the source
Always use the latest version (VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 6.4 or 6.6+), which restored support for modern Linux distributions and updated encryption standards. Summary Checklist Can you SSH into the source using the same credentials? Is PermitRootLogin set to yes ? Is the /tmp directory writable and executable? Are rsync and tar installed? Are you using the IP address instead of the hostname? and grep are installed.
Ensure tar , gzip , and grep are installed. The Converter executes several commands on the source