Recovery Vmware — Datastore ((better))

vmfs-fuse /vmfs/devices/disks/naa.xxxx /mnt/repair

: Never run vmfs-tools , fsck.vmfs , or third-party recovery software on the only copy of your data. Always work on a copy or a snapshot.

By following these steps and best practices, you can effectively recover a VMware datastore and minimize downtime and data loss. recovery vmware datastore

Last updated: 2025 – Compatible with vSphere 7.x and 8.x

By following these steps, you can recover a VMware datastore and minimize the impact of data loss or corruption on your virtual infrastructure. vmfs-fuse /vmfs/devices/disks/naa

Navigate to and locate the specific disk device. Go to Storage > New Datastore and choose the VMFS type.

From vSphere Client or CLI:

If the LUN is missing entirely, the problem is at the storage fabric or array level.

Right-click the .vmx file and select to add it back to your inventory. 2. Restoring from Backups and Snapshots Last updated: 2025 – Compatible with vSphere 7

If the datastore is visible but the VMs are missing from the inventory:

Look for messages like: