libguestfs
7.3#4 in virtual drive softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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VHD Attach
5.9#14 in virtual drive softwareFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | libguestfs | VHD Attach |
|---|---|---|
| Command line | The functionality is available through guestfish, a scriptable shell, and virt-rescue, an interactive rescue shell. | Supports /attach, /detach, and /detachdrive command-line parameters. |
| Founded | 2009 | 2009 |
libguestfs plans
- libguestfsFree
- libguestfs open-source softwareFree
VHD Attach plans
- FreeFree
Pick libguestfs if…
It suits developers and administrators who need to inspect or change virtual machine disk images, automate VM edits or build image-management workflows. Users on non-Linux systems should account for the need to compile from source and port it.
Pick VHD Attach if…
VHD Attach suits Windows users who need context-menu or startup mounting for virtual disks. It also offers command-line controls and read-only startup mounting.