VM Encapsulation

 



The files that make up a VM are usually stored together in the same folder. Using these files, you can perform the following actions:

  • Save the entire state of a VM to files that are encapsulated together.
  • Copy the VM files to create multiple replicas of the VM.
  • Move a VM from one host to another to perform routine maintenance of the physical server.

Portability  one of the Challenges addressed by VM encapsulation 







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