Compare image import and instance import processes in VM Import/Export
The following table summarizes the key differences between image import and instance import.
| Characteristic | Image import (Recommended) | Instance import |
|---|---|---|
|
CLI support |
AWS CLI |
Amazon EC2 CLI |
|
Supported formats for import |
OVA, VHD, VHDX, VMDK, raw |
VHD, VMDK, raw |
|
Multi-disk support |
✔ |
|
|
Windows BYOL support |
✔ |
For additional information on these import processes, see Image import overview and Instance import overview.
