the existing -flat.vmdk file before proceeding to prevent accidental data loss. Step-by-Step Recovery Process
Change the quoted filename from "temp-flat.vmdk" to your actual flat file name (e.g., "original_name-flat.vmdk" ).
# Example for a 4GB disk vmkfstools -c 4294967296 -d thin temp.vmdk Use code with caution. : Specifies the size in bytes.
Use the vmkfstools command to generate a dummy disk of the exact same size: vmkfstools -c -a -d thin temp.vmdk .
vmkfstools -c <size_in_bytes> -a lsilogic /vmfs/volumes/datastore_name/vmname/vmname.vmdk
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