Virtualization software has enabled organizations to consolidate servers offering significant benefits – especially from IT standpoint – and cost savings to a rapidly growing list of users. Virtual systems reduce the cost of hardware and hosting but add complexity to storage systems. Any virtual infrastructure also, is just as exposed to data loss as the storage devices containing it. Virtualization also, adds a layer of complexity to any data recovery process.
Data Recovery Labs engineers deliver consistent results for deleted, formatted, damaged or corrupt virtual media. We have an unparalleled experience and the latest tools to recover practically any virtual machine, server, or infrastructure:
- VMware vSphere
- VMware vCloud
- VMware Workstation
- VMware Fusion
- VMware Server
- VMware ESX / ESXi
- VMware VMDK
- Microsoft Hyper-V
- Microsoft VFD / VHD
- QEMU
- Citrix XenServer
- Citrix XenDesktop
- Linux XEN
- Oracle VM VirtualBox
What to do When Your Virtual Machine Fails
Because of the complex data storage architecture of virtual machines, if you experience a data loss it is critical to contact a professional data recovery immediately. In the meantime:
- If your host server data store is currently running, turn the power off as soon as possible. Continuing to use the system could cause other virtual disks to overwrite original lost data.
- Do not attempt physical or logical recovery, especially without a reliable backup in place.
- If you are attempting to investigate LUN yourself, make sure to use the read-only mode.
Common virtual systems data loss cases
- VMware Datastore reformatting
- Corrupt VMFS Datastore volumes
- Corrupted virtual files VMFS, NTFS, EXT3, FAT, HFS or other
- Deleted virtual disk files (VMDK or VHD)
- RAID and other hardware failures
Start Recovering Your Virtual Machine Data
Submit QUOTE REQUEST and one of our data specialists will contact you with a free, no-obligation consultation to
- Assess device configuration, data loss scenario and possible failure reasons
- Provide advice to prevent further data loss
- Discuss potential virtual recovery solutions
- Advise on next steps for the fastest and most cost-effective data recovery option for your individual case