If none of those big three solved your issue, check off these foundational basics:
Here is a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and fixing the root causes of this issue. 1. Verify SSH and Root Access
sudo /opt/vmware-converter-helper/vmware-converter-helper --debug If none of those big three solved your
Below is a guide to resolving this issue based on known technical causes and Broadcom Knowledge Base articles:
Are the on the same subnet? Which version of VMware Converter are you running? Which version of VMware Converter are you running
sudo vgrename old_vg_name new_vg_name
Many security-hardened Linux environments mount the /tmp directory with the noexec permission flag. This hardens the server but stops the script right in its tracks with a "Permission denied" error. SFTP engines expect clean machine readable protocol outputs
SFTP engines expect clean machine readable protocol outputs when starting data exchanges. VMware vCenter Converter Standalone - VA.gov
This is arguably the most common cause documented in the Broadcom Knowledge Base .
By default, many modern Linux distros (Ubuntu, Debian) disable root SSH login. Edit /etc/ssh/sshd_config . Set PermitRootLogin yes . Restart the service: sudo systemctl restart ssh .