VM Server Gone - HELP

[prestogeek]

Another nightmare. I had an issue with a server, restarted the server, it has Hypervisor and machines on it. Now the server doesn't show up in Hypervisor...at all. I'm done. Any idea what's going on?

[rrrrr]

Does the hyperv console open? Are the vm files on the drive? Was there any other vm's on the host? If so, are they there?

[prestogeek]

The console opens but all I see is a replica of another server (that's being backed up to here):

 

HyperV Manager shows physical machine on left. Right pane has a replica ( I would expect that)...but that's it. No virtual server.

Don't know where to look for files....sorry haven't had any chance to learn HyperV.

[rrrrr]

By default the virtual machine configuration files are stored in C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Hyper-V, and the virtual hard drives are stored in C:\Users\Public\Documents\Hyper-V\Virtual Hard Disks.

 

If its there, try reimporting it, if not, have a look about for vhd or vhdx files. Should be easy to find as they will be large

Edited May 20, 2016 by rrrrr

[prestogeek]

Thank you for your swift reply. Between your info and the previous admin, I believe I was able to restore/import the system. The desktops and shares are back...so I think I'm good.