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OVF and OVA files are compressed file formats that support the exchange of virtual appliances across products and platforms.
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To create an OVF or OVA file, select a virtual machine and export it from the File menu.
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The vSphere Client validates the file before importing it.
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Exporting OVF or OVA templates allows users to create virtual appliances that can be imported by other users
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, and deploying an OVF or OVA template allows users to add pre-configured virtual machines or vApps to their vCenter Server or ESXi inventory.
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This task requires a computer on the management network that can connect to the VMware ESXi servers of all the devices and has vSphere client already installed. Trend Micro recommends deploying an.ova file, while.ovf files must be accompanied by corresponding.vmdk files. The process involves creating an OVA or OVF file, deploying the file on the destination device, and verifying the details.
Creating and Deploying an OVA or OVF File
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Summary
OVF and OVA are two file formats that support the exchange of virtual appliances across products and platforms. OVF and OVA files are compressed, allowing for faster downloads, and the vSphere Client validates them before importing them. Exporting OVF or OVA templates allows users to create virtual appliances that can be imported by other users, and deploying an OVF or OVA template allows users to add pre-configured virtual machines or vApps to their vCenter Server or ESXi inventory.
OVF and OVA File Formats and Templates
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An OVA file is usually an Open Virtual Appliance file, used by virtualization programs to ... use the OVA file extension, too, for musical scores created with ...
OVA File (What It Is & How to Open One)
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You can deploy an OVF or OVA template from a local file system or from a URL. ... A new task for creating the virtual machine appears in the Recent Tasks pane. ...
Deploy an OVF or OVA Template
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