: Capability to use powered-on RedHat KVM virtual machines as a source. Performance Improvements
: Version 5.5.3 was often used to migrate older Windows (like XP or Server 2003) and Linux distributions that modern converters may no longer officially support. vmware-vcenter-converter-standalone-5.5-3
| Source Type | Supported Versions | |-------------|--------------------| | Physical (Windows) | Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8; Server 2003, 2008, 2012 | | Physical (Linux) | RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE (specific kernel versions) | | VMware VM | Any ESX/ESXi 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, Workstation, Fusion | | Microsoft Hyper-V | Server 2008/2012, Hyper-V Server | | Other formats | Virtual Server, Virtual PC, OVF, OVA | : Capability to use powered-on RedHat KVM virtual
Version 5.5.3 was a reliable, mature release for environments still running vSphere 5.5. It handled most P2V/V2V workloads with acceptable speed and a simple GUI. However, it is – VMware recommends vCenter Converter 6.x (or Migrate to VMware on Cloud for modern workloads). Use 5.5.3 only in air‑gapped, legacy vSphere 5.5 environments. It handled most P2V/V2V workloads with acceptable speed
The filename vmware-vcenter-converter-standalone-5.5-3 indicates the exact build. Here is the technical breakdown: