{"id":14285,"date":"2023-09-27T13:07:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T13:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/?p=14285"},"modified":"2025-01-25T09:43:27","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T09:43:27","slug":"restore-vmdk-file-in-vmware-esxi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-vmdk-file-in-vmware-esxi\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Restore VMDK File in VMware ESXi &#8211; Fixed Complex Query"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block_sum\"><strong>Summary:-<\/strong> If a VMDK file encounters issues like data loss or file corruption, it is important to restore it in VMware ESXi. For that finding a reliable solution for \u201c<strong>How to restore VMDK file in VMware ESXi<\/strong>\u201d is a difficult task. But now you need to relax. This blog describes some easy and reliable methods to recover deleted VMDK file in ESXi. However, the blog suggests one of the best ways to repair VMDK files i.e., professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/recovery\/vmdk-recovery.php\"><strong>VMDK Recovery Tool<\/strong><\/a>. So, walk through the end of the blog to get more detailed information.<\/p>\n<p class=\"blog-btn\"><a class=\"sum-d-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/SysInfoTools-VMDK-Recovery.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i>  Download<\/a>   <a class=\"sum-b-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/buynow\/vmdk-recovery.php\"><i class=\"icon icon-basket\"><\/i>  Buy Now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-vmdk-file-in-vmware-esxi\/#A_Quick_Recall_About_VMware_ESXI_VMDK\" >A Quick Recall About VMware ESXI &amp; VMDK<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-vmdk-file-in-vmware-esxi\/#Recover_Deleted_VMDK_File_in_ESXi_Using_vSphere_Client\" >Recover Deleted VMDK File in ESXi Using vSphere Client<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-vmdk-file-in-vmware-esxi\/#Step_1_Remove_the_Existing_VMDK_File\" >Step 1: Remove the Existing VMDK File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-vmdk-file-in-vmware-esxi\/#Step_2_Add_the_Backup_VMDK_File_you_want_to_Restore\" >Step 2: Add the Backup VMDK File you want to Restore<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-vmdk-file-in-vmware-esxi\/#How_to_restore_VMDK_file_in_VMware_ESXi_Professionally\" >How to restore VMDK file in VMware ESXi Professionally?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-vmdk-file-in-vmware-esxi\/#Steps_to_Recover_Deleted_VMDK_File_in_ESXi\" >Steps to Recover Deleted VMDK File in ESXi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/restore-vmdk-file-in-vmware-esxi\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Quick_Recall_About_VMware_ESXI_VMDK\"><\/span>A Quick Recall About VMware ESXI &amp; VMDK<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>VMware ESXi<\/strong>, generally referred to as ESXi, is an enterprise-class virtualization platform and a bare-metal hypervisor, developed by VMware, Inc. ESXi is a standalone hypervisor that does not run on a conventional operating system, but directly on the hardware of the physical server. This is designed to create and manage <strong>VMs<\/strong>(virtual machines) and provide virtualization services to different enterprises.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VMDK<\/strong>, short for Virtual Machine Disk, are vital component of VMware virtualization. It is essentially a file format used for storing the virtual hard drive&#8217;s contents, including the operating system, applications, and data. Additionally, it can be used for running multiple operating systems on a single physical machine, facilitating disaster recovery and backup processes.<\/p>\n<p>Now, moving forward let us see how to restore VMDK file in VMware ESXi.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recover_Deleted_VMDK_File_in_ESXi_Using_vSphere_Client\"><\/span>Recover Deleted VMDK File in ESXi Using vSphere Client<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we get into the procedure, note that you need to have access to the VMware ESXi host. Also, it is a good practice to keep a regular backup of Virtual machines and their associated VMDK files to prevent data loss. Further, follow the steps mentioned below to retrieve VMDK file in VMware ESXi:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Remove_the_Existing_VMDK_File\"><\/span>Step 1: Remove the Existing VMDK File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Firstly, start the VMware vSphere Client.<\/li>\n<li>Log in to your ESXi host with the valid credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Locate the &#8220;<strong>Hosts and Clusters<\/strong>&#8221; view in the vSphere Client.<\/li>\n<li>Select the ESXi host where the virtual machine with its associated VMDK file is located.<\/li>\n<li>Next, search and select the Virtual Machine for which you want to retrieve the VMDK file.<\/li>\n<li>By right-clicking on the Virtual Machine, click on <strong>Edit Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>In the Edit Settings, select the existing VMDK file you want to restore and click <strong>Remove<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Add_the_Backup_VMDK_File_you_want_to_Restore\"><\/span>Step 2: Add the Backup VMDK File you want to Restore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now, it is time to restore VMware VM from backup, following the methods as directed:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Again, in the edit settings window, click on<\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>Hard Disk<\/strong> and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Next, opt for \u2018Use an existing virtual disk\u2019 and then hit Next.<\/li>\n<li>Browse and find the backup VMDK file in your storage.<\/li>\n<li>Tap <strong>Next<\/strong> and then hit <strong>Finish<\/strong> to add the VMDK file to a virtual machine.<\/li>\n<li>To access the VMDK file, start the Virtual Machine and Log in to the operating system.<\/li>\n<li>Verify if the restored VMDK file contains the desired data.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is how to copy VMDK files from ESXi server using vSphere Client. However, the method is only feasible if you already have a backup of the VMDK file in your storage. If not, you need to find another reliable method, i.e., a professional tool.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_restore_VMDK_file_in_VMware_ESXi_Professionally\"><\/span>How to restore VMDK file in VMware ESXi Professionally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Among various tools available online,<strong> the <\/strong>VMDK Recovery Tool <\/strong>is an expert solution to repair corrupt and damaged <strong>VMDK files<\/strong>. This is a proficient tool to restore the maximum possible data from corrupt VMDK files. In addition, the tool is featured with dual scanning modes- standard and advanced, to deal with different levels of file corruption. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/how-to-recover-deleted-files-from-virtual-machine\/\"><strong>recover deleted files from Virtual Machine<\/strong><\/a>. Apart from this, it supports and recovers data from files saved in both Fixed disk and Dynamic disk types. Additionally, it has other features that make it your best choice.<br \/>\nNow, you might be wondering how to <strong>restore VMDK file in VMware ESXi Windows<\/strong>, using the VMDK Recovery Tool. Let us see how.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Recover_Deleted_VMDK_File_in_ESXi\"><\/span>Steps to Recover Deleted VMDK File in ESXi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do as directed:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Install and launch the SysInfo VMDK Recovery Software.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the Disk Type and vmdkSplit type.<\/li>\n<li>Click Browse to select the corrupt VMDK file, you want to repair. Click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now, choose the scanning mode and other settings. Hit <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Once the scanning is complete, choose the volume and you can add a custom volume.<\/li>\n<li>Next, opt for the recovery mode and hit Now, the recovery process begins.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Hope, the steps mentioned can solve your query about how to copy VMDK files from ESXi server. 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