Undelete — Vmfs File

Replace /dev/sdX1 with the actual VMFS partition.

If you only lost the .vmx configuration file but the .vmdk remains, you can create a new VM and "attach" the existing virtual disk. This is the fastest way to get a server back online. Phase 3: Professional Recovery Software undelete vmfs file

VMFS uses a hierarchical structure, with a top-level directory containing virtual machine folders. Each virtual machine folder contains the associated files. Replace /dev/sdX1 with the actual VMFS partition

# Disk DescriptorFile version=1

Deleted files are visible here directly. Instead, use the vmfs-undelete tool: and step-by-step recovery methods .

This write-up explains the behind VMFS deletion, limitations , and step-by-step recovery methods .