Starting a Virtual Machine

Start a virtual machine (VM) to boot the VM's guest operating system. You can also configure a starting mode for a VM, for when the ztC Edge system boots.

To start a virtual machine

  1. On the Virtual Machines page, select a VM.
  2. Click Start in the bottom panel.

To configure a starting mode for a virtual machine, for when the system boots

  1. On the Virtual Machines page, select a VM.
  2. Click the Boot tab in the bottom panel.
  3. For Auto Start Mode, select one of the following:

    • Last—Return the VM to its state when the system was shutdown: if the VM was running, the VM is restarted when the system boots; if the VM was stopped, the VM is not started when the system boots.
    • On—Start the VM when the system boots.
    • Off— Do not start the VM when the system boots.
  4. Click Save.

Related Topics

Shutting Down a Virtual Machine

Powering Off a Virtual Machine

Managing the Operation of a Virtual Machine