The Converter uses SFTP to transfer helper files. Ensure the SFTP subsystem is enabled in your sshd_config file. Look for a line like: Subsystem sftp /usr/libexec/openssh/sftp-server 2. Resolve DNS and Hostname Issues
Before diving into deep troubleshooting, ensure these basic requirements are met. Most "unable to query" errors stem from simple configuration oversights. Port 22 must be open on the source machine.
VMware Converter is notoriously sensitive to name resolution. If the Converter server cannot resolve the Linux machine's hostname (or vice versa), the handshake will fail.
Add the following line for your user: username ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL .
Vmware Standalone Converter Unable To Query The Live Linux Source Machine Full Exclusive May 2026
The Converter uses SFTP to transfer helper files. Ensure the SFTP subsystem is enabled in your sshd_config file. Look for a line like: Subsystem sftp /usr/libexec/openssh/sftp-server 2. Resolve DNS and Hostname Issues
Before diving into deep troubleshooting, ensure these basic requirements are met. Most "unable to query" errors stem from simple configuration oversights. Port 22 must be open on the source machine.
VMware Converter is notoriously sensitive to name resolution. If the Converter server cannot resolve the Linux machine's hostname (or vice versa), the handshake will fail.
Add the following line for your user: username ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL .
