: The local Windows machine leverages tools like plink.exe and pscp.exe to initiate an encrypted SSH channel to the target.
: Ensure ports 22 (SSH) , 443 , and 9089 are open for bidirectional traffic.
The most common cause is network filtering. Converter uses specific ports to communicate with the Linux agent. : The local Windows machine leverages tools like plink
When using , the error "Unable to query the live Linux source machine" typically occurs because the software cannot retrieve essential hardware and system information from the source Linux machine. Common Causes and Troubleshooting Steps
The error message "unable to query the live Linux source machine" typically occurs when the VMware Standalone Converter is unable to connect to the Linux source machine. This could be due to various reasons such as: Converter uses specific ports to communicate with the
The Converter often fails if it finds a disk layout it doesn't recognize. Duplicate Mount Points
If you see duplicate VG names, rename one: This could be due to various reasons such
From the Windows machine running Converter, test SSH access:
VMware Converter often fails to negotiate encryption with modern SSH defaults. Scroll to the bottom of the file or find the Ciphers and MACs sections. You may need to add or uncomment these lines to allow older, less secure algorithms that Converter supports:
: Ensure the .bashrc or .profile files for the user account (typically root ) do not contain any echo or interactive commands. These can disrupt the SFTP stream the converter uses to copy information.