A virtual machine has at least two files: a configuration file (PVS file) and a hard disk image file (HDD file). It can also have additional files: a file for each additional virtual hard disk and output files for virtual ports. By default, the virtual machines files are stored in the /vz/vmprivate/<UUID> directory on the OpenVZ server.
The list of files related to a virtual machine is given in the table below:
| File Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Virtual machine configuration file. It defines the hardware and resources configuration of the virtual machine. The configuration file is automatically generated during the virtual machine creation. |
| Dump file created when you suspend the virtual machine. This file contains the state of the virtual machine and its applications at the moment the suspend was invoked. |
| Memory dump file for the suspended virtual machine. For a running virtual machine, it is a temporary virtual memory file. |
| Hard disk image in QCOW2 format. When you create a virtual machine, you can create it with a new virtual hard disk or use an existing one. A virtual machine can have multiple hard disks. |
| CD/DVD disc image. Virtual machines treat ISO images as real CD/DVD discs. |
| Output files for serial ports. The output |
