# Disk DescriptorFile version=1 CID=ffffffff parentCID=ffffffff createType="vmfs"
A flat VMDK file is a type of virtual disk file used by VMware to store VM data. It is a single file that contains the entire VM's disk contents, including the operating system, applications, and data. Flat VMDK files are often used for backups, as they can be easily stored and transferred. restore vm from flat vmdk
chown 1000:1000 myVM.vmdk chmod 644 myVM-flat.vmdk chmod 644 myVM.vmdk chown 1000:1000 myVM
Create a new text file named exactly as the original descriptor, but without -flat . Example: If flat file is myVM-flat.vmdk , descriptor must be myVM.vmdk . You can use this for documentation, a knowledge
Here’s a clear, professional write-up for restoring a VM from a file. You can use this for documentation, a knowledge base article, or a team guide.