Description: Offline migration is the process of moving a virtual machine from one host to another while it is powered off. This method is primarily used in virtualization environments to facilitate hardware maintenance, system upgrades, or resource relocation. During offline migration, the virtual machine is shut down, ensuring that there is no data loss or interruptions in the operation of the applications running on it. This process involves copying all the virtual machine’s files, including virtual disks and configuration, to the new host. Once the migration is complete, the virtual machine can be powered on in the new environment. Although this type of migration can be simpler in terms of implementation, it also entails downtime, which can be a drawback in environments where continuous availability is critical. However, it is a valuable option when a complete and secure migration of a virtual machine is required, especially in situations where online migration is not feasible due to technical or infrastructure limitations.
