Vmware Standalone Converter Unable To Query The Live Linux Source - Machine Full Fix
Troubleshooting: VMware Standalone Converter "Unable to Query the Live Linux Source Machine"
- Converter compatibility and known issues
The Lesson Learned
Solution:
If you are trying to convert a container host, Docker‑in‑Docker, or an appliance with overlay filesystems ( aufs , overlay2 ), Converter cannot see the underlying block devices. Use the "VMware vCenter Converter Standalone for Linux" (a separate, deprecated helper) or clone the disk offline using a live CD. Converter compatibility and known issues
Change Sysinfo Path
: If /tmp is mounted with noexec , you can modify the converter-worker.xml file (located on the Windows machine running the converter) to use a different directory by uncommenting the tag and setting it to a path like /root . 3. Network and Security Settings The Lesson Learned Solution: If you are trying
scripts output text (like a "Welcome" message), it can break the automated query. Comment out any Root Login PermitRootLogin yes /etc/ssh/sshd_config Shell Assignment : Ensure the user has a valid shell like assigned in /etc/passwd , rather than /sbin/nologin 4. Network and Firewall Check Converter compatibility and known issues
Required tools:
3. Fix Temporary Directory Permissions
Check /root/.bashrc (or the specific user's home directory) and comment out any echo lines or script calls that generate text upon login.
