QEMU Enhanced Disk
General Information
| Title | QED File Extension |
| Extension | .qed |
| Full Form | QEMU Enhanced Disk |
| File Type | Disk Image File |
| Developer | QEMU Project |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Virtual disk storage |
| Additional Functions | Snapshot support, Encryption |
| Features | Sparse allocation, Fast access |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High efficiency |
| Supports Layers | Snapshots |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Virtualization | Yes |
| Software Testing | Yes |
| Data Backup | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data corruption |
| Best Practices | Regular backup, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2012 |
| Latest Version | As per QEMU updates |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .qcow2, .vdi, .vmdk |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 QEMU |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 VirtualBox |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris |
 VMware |
Paid | Windows, Mac, Linux |