What is OVF?
OVF stands for Open Virtualization Format (OVF). OVF is a soon-to-be-released preliminary specification developed by the distributed Management Task Force (DMTF) and detailing a portable packaging format for virtual machines. OVF describes how virtual appliances can be packaged in a platform neutral format to be run on any hypervisor. When a virtual appliance is packaged in OVF format, customers can deploy a virtual appliance on the virtualization platform of their choice, giving them ultimate freedom from vendor lock-in. DMTF is the industry organization leading the development, adoption and promotion of interoperable management standards and initiatives. For more information on OVF and DMTF, please visit http://www.dmtf.org.
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