Unlike the unmount operation, a delete operation will destroy all the data on the datastore. Once done, you cannot revert this operation. Hence, ensure that you move all the virtual machine data that is currently on the datastore to another datastore.
Deleting VMFS datastores
Getting ready
Migrate all the virtual machines (regardless of their power state) and their data onto a different datastore. Examine the datastore to make sure that it is empty.
How to do it...
The following procedure will help you delete a VMFS volume:
- Log in to the vCenter Server using the vSphere...