VDDK is a collection of C/C++ libraries, code samples, utilities, and documentation designed to help developers and administrators create applications that can access and manipulate virtual disk files (VMDK) independently of the guest operating system. In simpler terms, VDDK allows third-party backup solutions (like Veeam, Commvault, or Rubrik) to perform image-level backups, file-level restores, and granular recovery without needing an agent inside every virtual machine.
Once logged in, hover over “Products” in the top navigation bar and click “A-Z Product List.” download vmware vddk
Log in with your VMware credentials. If you don’t have an account, click “Register” to create one (this is free and only requires email verification). VDDK is a collection of C/C++ libraries, code
vdiskmanager -ws Or test mounting a remote VMDK: If you don’t have an account, click “Register”
Select the version that matches your vSphere environment (see the version compatibility section below).
