Flat Vmdk: Restore

Every virtual disk typically consists of two distinct files that work in tandem:

A "flat VMDK restore" usually refers to one of two scenarios: recreating a missing descriptor file to reconnect an orphaned flat file, or recovering data from a corrupted flat file using specialized software. Scenario 1: Recreating a Missing Descriptor File flat vmdk restore

: Open the new descriptor file with a text editor like vi . In the Extent Description section, change the name of the flat file referenced to your original *-flat.vmdk . Every virtual disk typically consists of two distinct