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vConverter v4.1 Chapter 2 Installation 38
112BUser Accounts and Passwords
For each source and target, you must use a login with appropriate permissions. When
inputting administrative credentials, use these formats:
• If machines are part of a domain—Username: Domain\User
• If machines are part of a workgroup—Username: Machine\User
144BSwitch User/Root Access
vConverter requires root access. For security reasons, many ESX Servers are configured
so that a root user cannot log in directly from another computer. To gain root access,
vConverter must connect with a non-root user ID and then switch user (su) to the root
account. For the non-root ID and password, it is best to use the same ID and password
that you selected for VC.
145BPassword Security Setting Policy
Weak passwords compromise system security. When you create and update passwords in
vConverter, follow as many of these guidelines as your environment allows:
• A password should not include a significant portion of a user or account name.
• Each password should be at least six characters long.
• Passwords should contain characters from several of these categories:
-Uppercase letters in English (A-Z)
-Lowercase letters in English (a-z)
-Digits 0-9
-Non-alphabetic characters (for example, $, !, #, %)
113BVizioncore Support Policy
Vizioncore attempts to support all .dot versions of ESX Server within 60-90 days of
release. However, changes to the platform can create unforeseen circumstances, causing
an unexpected delay in providing support.
Support for all major versions of ESX Server is to be determined. Vizioncore has the
right to change this policy without prior notice or notification.
GSX and ESX 2.x Support
GSX and ESX 2.x are neither tested nor supported for vConverter.