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yeowkm2809
Contributor
Contributor
‎08-02-2015 07:38 PM

VM not able to startup automatically upon exiting maintenance mode

we have a schedule power shutdown on one of the site office.

configured schedule shutdown and startup on the EXSi host. but after powering up the host, and exiting maintenance mode, we discovered that the VM are in suspended state.

need to manually start the VM.

can we configure the VM(windows 2008R2) to start automatically after it exit maintenance mode?

startup.jpgstartup2.jpgmode.jpg

2 Replies
npadmani
Virtuoso
Virtuoso
‎08-02-2015 08:21 PM

VMware KB: Auto-Start Is Not Run When Manually Restarting a Host in Maintenance Mode

in this KB they are suggesting to execute command: /sbin/vmware-autostart.sh start

what if you find a way to execute this command on 'Exit Maintenance Mode' event of ESXi host. in short this could be achieved by ESXi host - Event based alarm action. I haven't tested it but will try to do so when I get a chance. If you test it, post your reply here.

Narendra Padmani VCIX6-DCV | VCIX7-CMA | VCI | TOGAF 9 Certified
CrashTheGooner
Enthusiast
Enthusiast
‎08-02-2015 11:38 PM

Dear yeowkm2809

Kindly check whether the VMs have their times synced with ESXi

Are these screenshots of vAPP Setting ?

If you find this or any other answer useful please mark the answer as correct or helpful. RGS