Here is a standard template for a monolithic sparse or monolithic flat disk. You must change the values in brackets.
vmware-vdiskmanager -c -s <size> -t <type> <vmdk_file> restore vmdk descriptor file
A VMDK (Virtual Machine Disk) descriptor file is a critical component of a VMware virtual machine's storage configuration. It contains metadata about the virtual disk, such as its geometry, adapter type, and file names of the associated disk files. If a VMDK descriptor file becomes corrupted or is accidentally deleted, it can lead to data loss and make it challenging to access the virtual machine. This report outlines the steps and best practices for restoring a VMDK descriptor file. Here is a standard template for a monolithic
Open the new descriptor in a text editor (like vi ) and change the "Extent Description" line to point to your original -flat.vmdk file. Validating the Fix It contains metadata about the virtual disk, such
| You have... | You need... | Action | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | vm.vmdk (0KB) + vm-flat.vmdk (Big) | A new descriptor | Manual rebuild (Method 2) | | No vm.vmdk at all + vm-flat.vmdk | A new descriptor | Manual rebuild (Method 2) | | vm.vmdk (Corrupt text) + vm-flat.vmdk | Repair | vmkfstools -x repair (Method 1) |