VMware VMDK (Virtual Machine Disk) files are a crucial component of virtual machines (VMs) in a VMware environment. These files store the data and configuration of a VM, making them essential for the proper functioning of the virtualized system. However, data loss or corruption can occur due to various reasons, such as accidental deletion, hardware failures, or software issues. In such scenarios, being able to undelete or recover a VMDK file is vital.
Undelete of a VMDK is without backups. The fastest path is: vmware undelete vmdk
If the above methods do not yield results, third-party data recovery tools may be necessary: VMware VMDK (Virtual Machine Disk) files are a
If backups exist (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, NetBackup, or native vSphere Data Protection): such as accidental deletion