Reference document

Org
DMTF
Pubnum
OVF 2.1.1 (DSP0243)
Date
2015-08-27
Version
2.1.1
Title
Open Virtualization Format Specification Ver 2.1.1

Applicability

The Open Virtualization Format (OVF) Specification describes an open, secure, portable, efficient and extensible format for the packaging and distribution of software to be run in virtual machines.

The key properties of the format are as follows

  • Optimized for distribution
  • Optimized for a simple, automated user experience
  • Supports both single VM and multiple-VM configurations
  • Portable VM packaging
  • Vendor and platform independent
  • Extensible
  • Localizable
  • Open standard

Responsible Party

Name
Communication and Information Services Capability Panel

Status

URI
https://www.dmtf.org/sites/default/files/standards/documents/DSP0243_2.1.1.pdf

History

Flag Date RFC Version
added 2022-05-06 14-32 15
changed 2022-12-20 14-62 15
changed 2023-03-23 14-73 15
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