Parallels Compressed Virtual Machine
General Information
| Title | PVMZ File Extension |
| Extension | .pvmz |
| Full Form | Parallels Compressed Virtual Machine |
| File Type | Compressed Virtual Machine |
| Developer | Parallels, Inc. |
| MIME Type | application/x-virtual-machine |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store VM |
| Additional Functions | Compression, Portability |
| Features | Encrypted, Compressed |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High compression |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With Parallels |
Use Cases
| Virtualization | Yes |
| System Backup | Yes |
| Software Testing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Malware inclusion |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Secure storage |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Unknown |
| Latest Version | Dependent on Parallels version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pvm, .hdd, .iso |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Parallels Desktop |
Commercial | Mac |