Check /tmp write permissions:
In the Converter "Options" menu, manually assign a static IP to the Helper VM. Using DHCP often leads to "Unable to query" or "Timed out" errors if a lease isn't granted quickly. 7. Analyze the Logs for Hidden Clues
Ensure the target user account has a functional bash shell mapped to it. Open /etc/passwd and verify that the line ending matches /bin/bash instead of /sbin/nologin or /bin/false : # Correct format: root:x:0:0:root:/root:/bin/bash Use code with caution. 4. Disk Devices Mounted to Multiple Locations Check /tmp write permissions: In the Converter "Options"
Instead of doing a "Hot Clone" (while the OS is running), use a Cold Clone.
Below is a guide to resolving this issue based on known technical causes and Broadcom Knowledge Base articles: Analyze the Logs for Hidden Clues Ensure the
Note: Remember to revert your /tmp mount settings back to noexec once your P2V pipeline successfully initializes.
If your Linux distribution uses an unsupported customized kernel, complex LVM configurations, or highly restricted security compliance policies that prevent SSH querying altogether, consider . Disk Devices Mounted to Multiple Locations Instead of
The /tmp directory is mounted with the noexec option, preventing the helper script from running.
The user account must be assigned /bin/bash in /etc/passwd . Accounts with /sbin/nologin will fail.
If you are using Logical Volume Management, ensure lvm2 is installed. The converter also frequently uses fdisk , parted , and df . 4. Temporary Directory Permissions