VMFS (Virtual Machine File System) is a file system used by VMware ESXi to store virtual machines. However, data loss can occur due to various reasons such as accidental deletion, corruption, or formatting of the VMFS datastore. To mitigate such losses, a feature to recover deleted files from VMFS datastores is essential.
Accidentally deleting critical files from a VMware Virtual Machine File System (VMFS) datastore is a high-stakes scenario for IT administrators. Unlike standard desktop operating systems, VMware ESXi does not feature a native Recycle Bin or Trash folder. When a .vmdk , -flat.vmdk , or .vmx file is removed, it vanishes immediately from the vSphere Client. vmfs recover deleted files