| File | name | description |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration file | VM_name.vmx | This file describes the configuration of the VM |
| Swap files | VM_name.vswp vmx-VM_name.vswp |
Swap file extends the VM's RAM when RAM is fully used |
| BIOS file | VM_name.nvram | This file stores the BIOS settings, even when the VM is turned off |
| Log files | vmware.log | Logs the activity of the VM. log files are rotated vmware.log -> vmware-1.log -> vmware-2.log etc |
| Template configuration file | VM_name.vmtx | If a VM is converted to a template, a VM template config file replaces the VM config file (.vmx) |
| Disk descriptor file Disk data file |
VM_name.vmdk VM_name-flat.vmdk |
A VM has two files for each VD. VD files use .vmdk. There is a data file (VM1-flat.vmdk) and file to describe the structure of the data file (VM1.vmdk) |
| Suspend state file | VM_name-*.vmss | When a VM is suspended the a suspend state file records the state of the VM. When the VM is resumed, it references the file to continue from where it left off. |