start virtual machines automatically

[jolosan]

It's possible to start automatically all the VMs defined in a ESX4i Server when the server is powered on?

Thanks for your answer,

[krishnaprasad]

Yes. it is possible. you can do the same by enabling "Allow Virtual machines to start/stop when the system is powered on/off" checkbox inside Configuration --> Virtual Machine Startup/Shutdown .

You can see this option from VI/VC

[jolosan]

Thank you for your help.

Sorry, I have another question:

When I start the vSphere Client to administer the VMs it says:

your evaluation license will expire within 60 days!....

It's not supposed that ESXi4 its free?

Thank you,

[krishnaprasad]

hi,

ESXi 4.0 is not free. you will get it for 60 days for free trial. But for using it more than 60 days you need to have a valid license. you can check with your vendor who provided the hardware and OS.

[jolosan]

I think I'm a bit confused.

So, what is for the license number the got to me?

My Hardware vendor is DELL and I don't have any OS installed, it's the VMWARE ESX4 hypervisor the only software installed.

[krishnaprasad]

Hi,

if thats the case just check "View support information" in DCUI ( Direct User interface - the yellow screen ) , there u can see a field called License Serial number and which will be having either Evaluation or the serial key.

if its a serial key, it will be valid. Also are you using Virtual center / vi client which is purchased?

[AsherN]

ESXi 4.0 IS free. You do have to register for a valid lecense. Also, the VIC is free. vCentre is not.