What Are the Differences Between Import/Export and Fast Import/Export?
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Import |
Import an external image file to the Huawei Cloud management console for creating a private image. External image files in the following formats can be imported: VMDK, VHD, QCOW2, RAW, VHDX, QED, VDI, QCOW, ZVHD2, and ZVHD. Maximum file size: 128 GB During the import, operations such as driver injection will be performed in the background. Therefore, the import takes a longer time than fast import. |
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Fast import |
When importing an external image file in the RAW or ZVHD2 format to the Huawei Cloud management console, you can select Enable Fast Create. The import is fast because the system does not perform any operations like driver injection. Verify that:
Maximum file size: 1 TB |
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Export |
You can export private images to OBS buckets and download them to your local PC for further use on other cloud platforms. Maximum file size: 128 GB (If an image file is larger than 128 GB, use fast export.) You can specify the format of the exported image file. Currently, only QCOW2, VMDK, VHD, and ZVHD are supported. |
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Fast export |
On the Export Image page, select Enable following Fast Export. You cannot specify the format of the exported image file. After the export is complete, you can use a tool to convert the exported image to your desired format. The file size is not limited. Encrypted images do not support fast export. |
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