"Comparison of VMware Converter editions:VMware Converter Starter:
Free product to convert physical machines into virtual machines.
Support needs to be purchased on a per incident basis.
Small scale single server conversions.
Quick backups / clones of a small number of servers.
Hot cloning.
Local conversions to Workstation, VMware Server, Player, GSX, and ESX.
Remote conversions to standalone virtual machines (Workstation, VMware Server, Player, and GSX). Note: If ESX Server or Virtual Center is the destination for the remote conversion, then VMware Converter Enterprise is required.
No license required.VMware Converter Enterprise:
Enterprise-class product for managing and automating large scale conversions.
Support is included in support for Virtual Center Management Server.
Large scale server consolidation projects.
Centralized management of multiple simultaneous conversions.
Hot cloning.
Cold cloning (using a boot CD).
Local conversions to Workstation, VMware Server, Player, GSX, and ESX.
Remote conversions to all destinations, including ESX Server and Virtual Center.
A license file is required for enterprise features of VMware Converter Enterprise."
