What happens to quarantined files if a Virtual Appliance is deleted from vCenter?

When a Virtual Appliance is deleted from vCenter, all quarantined files associated with that appliance are also deleted. This action is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of the environment, as the files held in quarantine are considered potentially harmful or suspicious. Therefore, their removal upon deletion of the appliance helps ensure that any threats contained within those quarantines do not persist or linger in the system.

The context supports that once the Virtual Appliance is no longer available, the quarantine data tied to it does not get transferred or preserved elsewhere, reinforcing the importance of addressing file security appropriately when managing virtual environments. This behavior emphasizes the need for administrators to be mindful of what quarantine means and the implications of removing a VM or appliance on broader threat management strategies.