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VMware V2V from ESXi server to another vSphere server not working with root privileges error Ubuntu 14.04

I have two VMware servers in a test enironment and in the process of testing migrations using the vCenter Converter Standalone. The source VM is a Ubuntu 14.04 Desktop. Windows V2V and P2V work properly.
The error message I keep getting is "The user '<username>' does not have root privileges on the source machine".
I can putty into the Ubuntu source machine as the user but not as root. OpenSSH is installed.

I followed most of these instructions EXCEPT the “Notes” portion where I am getting lost. I am a Linux beginner. http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1008164

2. Set up the source machine to allow the sudo command to be executed without prompting for a password, and without requiring a real tty, for example:
b. Add the following entry to /etc/sudoers to replace username with the non-root user's name:
username ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL
c. Make sure the following entry is not present in the /etc/sudoers file:
Defaults requiretty
In case the file contains this entry, comment it out.

Note: The sudoers configuration might vary by system. For Ubuntu operating systems further configuration is needed. Target the specific user you are using and assign it user id 0/group 0. Ensure that you also enable Allow root to ssh even though you are not using the rootaccount.

The sudoers file is attached as a screenshot.

What are the steps I must take to complete the V2V migration?
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Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

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Johannes Banck

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Hello Andrew, I changed to User Privilege in sudoers per your suggestion - No go.

I'll spin up an older ubuntu version up so that we are within the supported list. I'll post when done.

Thank you for your input.
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Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

I'll check 14.04 in the lab tomorrow for you.

Johannes Banck

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Hello Ratnesh: I had tried that before too. Sorry, this did not resolve the issue.

/etc/ssh/sshd_config now contains "PermitRootLogin yes"

gheist

You need to use "visudo" because editing sudoers file is a NOP

Johannes Banck

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Ok, so I spun up Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Desktop on another ESXi server and performed the following:
Install openSSH
sshd_config - check if PermitRootLogin yes is set
Run: sudo -i and sudo passwd root
Edit sudoers Run: sudo visudo
add in User Privilege <username> ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL

In the vCenter Standalone Converter I used the root account and password.

When performing a Linux conversion and you receive the error: Unable to query live Linux source machine use VMware KB 1009153 to troubleshoot.

As of now, as Andrew indicated Ubuntu 14.04 LTS is not supported by the Standalone Converter.

Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

Did the 12.04 conversion work?

Correct, see here

At present I'm not see-ing that 14.04 is a supported Guest by the latest version of converter 5.5.2.

see here

https://www.vmware.com/support/converter/doc/conv_sa_552_rel_notes.html

Johannes Banck

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Yes, the 12.04 migration worked. Sorry I did not mention that in my previous post.

Were you successful with the 14.04 migration you wanted to attempt?

Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

Got delayed, I'll try and fit it in the lab tomorrow.

I think you've proved what the Release Notes state - not supported!

But as per docs, not supported as yet.....14.04 is very new, the next release of Converter is likely to fix.