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Simple definition
The virtual disk format commonly used by VMware.
Technical definition
The virtual disk format commonly used by VMware. In a virtualized infrastructure, this component intervenes in the execution, mobility, storage or availability of virtual machines.
What is it used for?
Operate and maintain a virtual machine infrastructure reliably.
Practical example
Example: This concept may occur during migration, incident or maintenance of VM.
Common issues
- Insufficient capacity
- Dependency on storage or networking
- Operation performed without rollback