VMware vCenter Converter applications are Converter Standalone Server, Converter Standalone agent, Converter Standalone client, and Converter Boot CD.
1.Converter Standalone Server
Converter Standalone Server enables and performs import and export of virtual machines. Converter Standalone Server includes two services: Converter Standalone Server and Converter Standalone worker service. The Converter Standalone Worker service is always installed with the Converter Standalone service.
2.Converter Standalone Agent
The Converter standalone server will install the agent on the Windows physical machine to import these physical machines as virtual machines. You can choose to automatically or manually remove the converter standalone agent from the physical machine after the import is complete.
3.Converter Standalone Client
The Converter standalone server is used in conjunction with Converter standalone clients. The client component contains the Converter standalone user desktop, which provides access to the transformation and configuration wizards and allows management of transformations and configuration tasks.
4.Converter Boot CD
vmware VCenter Converter converter Standalone 4.3 and later versions do not provide a boot CD, but you can perform a cold clone using a previous version of the boot CD.
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VMware VCenter Converter Components