This manual describes how to use VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 4.3 to convert physical machines and virtual machines to VMware vSphere virtual machines.
This manual describes VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 4.3, a tool for converting physical computers and virtual machines into VMware virtual machines. It covers the software’s components, supported source and target platforms, and the steps required to perform hot‑clone and cold‑clone migrations.
Key sections include system requirements, detailed installation and uninstallation procedures, configuration of virtual machines, management of conversion tasks, and networking and port requirements. The guide also explains licensing, supported operating systems, and how to use the command‑line options for advanced scenarios. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Supported operating systems | Windows |
|---|---|
| Installation space requirement | Specified in section 18 |
| TCP/UDP port requirements | See section 23 |
| Supported source types | Acronis True Image, ESX, Hyper‑V, Microsoft Virtual PC, … |
| Supported target types | ESX host, vCenter Server, VirtualCenter, VMware Fusion, … |
No license is required for VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 4.3; only the Enterprise version needs a license file.
Cold cloning is not provided by Converter Standalone 4.3; you must use an older VMware Converter Enterprise 4.1.x boot CD for cold clones.
Both source and target can be VMware‑hosted products such as vCenter Server, ESX, Workstation, Fusion, Server, and Player.