vmware standalone converter unable to query the live linux source machine

Vmware Standalone Converter Unable To Query The Live Linux Source Machine Apr 2026

ssh -v root@<linux_source_ip> If you are prompted for a password or receive Permission denied , correct authentication first.

systemctl stop apparmor systemctl disable apparmor # only for testing The Converter expects /bin/bash to exist and be the default shell for root. ssh -v root@&lt;linux_source_ip&gt; If you are prompted for

While PermitRootLogin yes is required for Converter, consider using key-based authentication and restricting the source IP address in /etc/hosts.allow or via firewall rules for security. Step 4: Temporarily Disable SELinux/AppArmor SELinux (enforcing mode) frequently blocks the Converter’s helper agent. To test: ssh -v root@&lt