Vmfs Undelete Extra Quality
If the deleted file was a virtual disk ( .vmdk ) belonging to a running VM, shut it down immediately to stop new writes.
Check if a snapshot was taken prior to the deletion. You may be able to revert or consolidate to recover the state. vmfs undelete
The moment you realize a deletion has occurred, follow these critical protocols to maximize recovery chances: If the deleted file was a virtual disk (
: Use the vmkfstools command to create a new temporary disk of the exact same size as the original. You then point the new descriptor to your original flat file to "re-link" the data. 2. Restoring from Backups vmfs undelete