Conversion data is encrypted between the source and the server.Optimized disk and partition alignment and cluster size change.Enhanced synchronization including options for scheduling synchronization tasks and performing multiple synchronization tasks in a conversion job.Preserving the LVM configuration on the source machine during Linux conversions.
The VMware vCenter Converter Standalone 5.0 includes the following new functionality: Enable non-disruptive conversions through hot cloning, with no source server downtime or reboot.Ensure conversion reliability through quiesced snapshots of the guest operating system on the source machine before data migration.Enable centralized management of remote conversions of multiple physical servers or virtual machines simultaneously.Convert third-party image or virtual machine formats such as Parallels Desktop, Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery, Norton Ghost, Acronis, StorageCraft, Microsoft Virtual Server or Virtual PC, and Microsoft Hyper-V Server virtual machines to VMware virtual machines.