.OVF File
.ovf is Open Virtualization File
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .ovf |
| Format | Binary |
| Created by | VMware |
| Category | Data |
.ovf is Open Virtualization File
| Features | Description |
|---|---|
| File Extension | .ovf |
| Format | Binary |
| Created by | VMware |
| Category | Data |
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The ovf file extension is associated with VMware and used for Open Virtual Machine file format.
VMware and other leaders in the virtualization field have created the Open Virtualization Format (OVF), a platform independent, efficient, extensible, and open packaging and distribution format for virtual machines.
The Open Virtualization Format (OVF) describes an open, secure, portable, efficient, and flexible format for the packaging and distribution of one or more virtual machines.
OVF enables optimized distribution, provides a simple, automated user experience, supports both single and multi virtual machine configurations, enables portable VM packaging, affords vendor and platform independence, supports localization and offers future extensibility.
An ovf file extension is related to the Open Virtual Machine file format for storing data used to run virtual machine. It is supported by various virtualization software like VMware Workstation, VirtualBox etc.