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Configuring the virtual machine automatic startup settings on VMware

About this task

When a vSphere ESXi host restarts after a power failure, the virtual machines that are deployed on the host do not start automatically. You must configure the virtual machines to start automatically.

In high availability (HA) clusters, the VMware HA software ignores the startup selections.

Before you begin

Verify with the system administrator that you have the proper level of permissions to configure the automatic startup settings.

Procedure

  1. In the Web browser, type the vSphere vCenter host URL.
  2. Click Hosts and Clusters or VMs and Templates icon.
  3. In the left pane, select the host where the virtual machine is located.
  4. Click Configure.
  5. Under Virtual Machines, select VM Startup/Shutdown, and click Edit.

    The system displays the Edit VM Startup and Shutdown window.

  6. Select Automatically start and stop the virtual machines with the system.
  7. Click OK.