Virtual Machine Saved State File
General Information
| Title | VSV File Extension |
| Extension | .vsv |
| Full Form | Virtual Machine Saved State File |
| File Type | Virtualization File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/octet-stream |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store state |
| Additional Functions | Suspend, resume VM |
| Features | Quick migration, Snapshot |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Binary format |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Virtualization | Yes |
| System Backup | Yes |
| Testing Environments | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data exposure |
| Best Practices | Access control, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | With Hyper-V |
| Latest Version | Tied to Windows version |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .vmcx, .vmrs |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Hyper-V |
Free with Windows | Windows Server, Windows Pro/Enterprise |
 System Center Virtual Machine Manager |
Commercial | Windows Server |