OVF Tool export is creating "version 20" and I need "version 19" or posisbly earlier....

[support-me]

I am trying to get older versions of the OVF Tool, as it appears a data center that I am working with, their Cloud Director environment

is at version "19" and the current OVF Tool is creating version "20" and is incompatible.

How do I get an older OVF Tool so i can create a version 19 or new OVF file?

 

thank you!

 

[jsm79]

current OVFtool is 4.4.3, oldest one I could find on VMware's website was 4.4.0 (released in 2020). Maybe try that one and see if it yields a different version...

https://customerconnect.vmware.com/downloads/details?downloadGroup=OVFTOOL440&productId=968

 

[support-me]

Thank you for the reply, yes I've downloaded that version already.

It is still creating version 20....

The datacenter had me modify a line in the OVF file, to change it from 20 to 19, and then the VM Cloud Director
accepts the upload, however they/we don't seem to know what the difference might be between 19 and 20 and
whether or not 'that is going to work'

Anyone or any way to get an older version of the OVF Tool?

thanks again!

[jsm79]

Here's a link w/ versions going back to 4.1.0 (the pull-down menu near the top will let you select between 4.4.x, 4.3.x, 4.2.x, and 4.1.x):

https://developer.vmware.com/web/tool/4.1.0/ovf

[support-me]

Thank you for the older link, i've downloaded it and started the OVF/Disk Image Creation process.

I will check the OVF file for version related information and advise.

Many Thanks!

[StephenMoll]

Use the "--maxVirtualHardwareVersion" switch on the tool when creating the VM images.

 

OVF Tool User’s Guide - OpenTopic (vmware.com) - See table 2-2.

 

E.g. add "--maxVirtualHardwareVersion=19" to your command when running the tool.

[nae_Sysadmin]

1. Check Official Vendor Repositories: First, check if the vendor or the organization that develops the OVF Tool has an official repository or download page where they keep previous versions.

2. Contact Support: If you have access to support channels, reach out to the vendor's support team and explain your situation. 

3. Community Forums and Websites: Search online forums, tech communities, or websites where users discuss virtualization tools, such as VMware or specific cloud provider forums. Sometimes, users may share links to older versions or provide tips on how to get them.

4. Version Control Repositories: Some projects host their code repositories on platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket. Check these repositories

5. or maybe Third-Party Websites: Exercise caution with this option, as downloading software from unofficial sources can be risky. However, some websites keep archives of older software versions. Be extremely careful and ensure you trust the source before downloading from such sites.

6. lastly Check the OVF Tool Documentation: The documentation of the OVF Tool might include references to older versions and their download links. Review the documentation, release notes, and any version-specific information you can find.