Vmware Recover Deleted Vmdk -
Select your ESXi host, navigate to > System > Services . Select SSH , and click Start . Step 2: Gather Flat Disk Information
Example PowerCLI trash script:
The previous step created temp.vmdk and a dummy temp-flat.vmdk . You must point the new temp.vmdk descriptor text file toward your original orphaned flat file instead. Delete the temporary dummy flat file you don't need: rm temp-flat.vmdk Use code with caution. vmware recover deleted vmdk
If the command returns a successful validation, register or power on the virtual machine inside vCenter. Select your ESXi host, navigate to > System > Services