lsdel -u /vmfs/volumes/DatastoreName/
Accidental deletion of a VMDK (Virtual Machine Disk) file—whether via the vSphere Client, CLI, or directly on a datastore—is a critical issue. Immediate action is required, as the file may still be recoverable if its data blocks haven't been overwritten. This review evaluates four primary recovery approaches. recover deleted vmdk
VMDK files can be deleted intentionally or unintentionally, such as: VMDK files can be deleted intentionally or unintentionally,
: Specifically designed to repair and recover data from corrupt or deleted virtual hard disks. Immediate Actions to Take : Immediately shut down
This is the most reliable method if you have a backup solution in place:
To , you must prioritize stopping all write operations to the affected datastore immediately to prevent overwriting the data blocks. 1. Immediate Actions to Take
: Immediately shut down the host or disconnect the datastore. Any new data written to the drive can overwrite the "empty" space where your VMDK used to be.