# Clone the current state from snapshot chain vmkfstools -i corruptVM-000001.vmdk -d thin recovered.vmdk vmkfstools -i corruptVM-000001.vmdk -d thin -a lsilogic consolidated.vmdk 4.3 Using vmfs-tools (Linux-based recovery) Boot a Linux live CD and install vmfs-tools:
If the data is irreplaceable and native tools fail, professional recovery services may be the last resort – but they are expensive. Prevention through robust storage, clean shutdowns, and backups is always better than any repair method. Provide the exact error message from vmkfstools -x check for a more targeted solution. esxi repair corrupt vmdk
sudo apt-get install vmfs-tools # Debian/Ubuntu vmfs-fuse /dev/sdb1 /mnt/vmfs # Now copy VMDK files out Then repair using qemu-img or vmware-mount (VMware Virtual Disk Development Kit). When built-in tools fail, consider these: # Clone the current state from snapshot chain
