Reference Guide

vConverter v4.1 Chapter 2 Installation 37
111BPort Requirements
If your environment includes any component (e.g., a firewall) that might restrict
communication between the machines to be used in conversion, confirm that these ports
allow for unimpeded access before you install the software.
You will need UDP port 422 to enable data transfers directly to the target. Access over
secure shell (SSH) TCP 22 and over the VMware SDK (433) to properly communicate
with the target are required. From source to target, error checking and reconnect
capabilities are in place to assist with troublesome communication links. There are no
bandwidth control mechanisms, so conversions will complete only as fast as your
available bandwidth allows.
Note: Root SSH access is disabled by default in VI3. Setting up a non-root account and
providing vConverter with the root password allows for conversions with root disabled
over SSH. Otherwise, enable root over SSH by editing the PermitRootLogin value in
sshd_config on the VI3 host: vi /etc/ssh/sshd_config.
41BUse with Windows Firewall
vConverter uses WMI, which requires RPC. Windows XP SP2 and Windows Server
2003 SP1 install a Windows Firewall, which is turned on by default. This firewall
disables RPC (port 135). If vConverter is installed on a machine with Windows Firewall,
disable it or enable DCOM for the firewall. To disable it, access Control
Panel→Windows Firewall. Do not leave Windows Firewall enabled and select
vConverter as an exception. Doing so can impact usability. During conversions, make
sure that you turn off the firewall on the source system.