Vmware Standalone Converter Unable To Query The Live Linux Source Machine Full [upd] -
Here’s a detailed content piece covering the error “VMware Standalone Converter unable to query the live Linux source machine (full)” , including causes, symptoms, and step-by-step solutions.
# Test clean invocation
ssh converter_user@linux_host "bash --noprofile --norc -c 'fdisk -l 2>/dev/null'"
| Cause | Explanation |
|-------|-------------|
| Missing required binaries | fdisk, lsblk, lvm, sfdisk, partx are not in $PATH or missing. |
| Shell profile interference | The user’s .bashrc, .profile, or .cshrc echoes extraneous text (e.g., fortune, motd, echo statements) corrupting the machine-readable output. |
| LVM Volume Group naming conflicts | Duplicate VG names, missing device-mapper, or inactive logical volumes. |
| BusyBox or embedded Linux | Minimal environments (e.g., rescue systems, embedded distros) lack full GNU utilities. |
| sudo/root restrictions | The SSH user lacks passwordless sudo for critical tools. |
| Corrupted partition table | GPT vs. MBR inconsistencies or orphaned LVM metadata. | Here’s a detailed content piece covering the error
- Verify SSH-level connectivity
If permissions are correct, the issue might be how your disks are mounted: Duplicate Mount Points : If a single device (e.g., | Cause | Explanation | |-------|-------------| | Missing
When using VMware vCenter Converter Standalone, the error "Unable to query the live Linux source machine" typically occurs because the software cannot retrieve essential hardware and system information from the source Linux machine. Common Causes and Troubleshooting Steps Verify SSH-level connectivity
Fix: Edit /root/.bashrc (or the relevant user's file) and comment out any lines starting with echo by adding a # before them.