Specifications

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With the exception of the display name, you can edit these options only when
the virtual machine is powered off.
For more information, see Setting Standard Virtual Machine Configuration
Options on page 134.
• Shut Down Guest — runs the script associated with this power state change,
then shuts down the guest operating system and powers off the virtual
machine. Selecting this option is the same as clicking in the power state
popup.
• Suspend after Running Script — runs the associated script then suspends a
running virtual machine. Selecting this option is the same as clicking in the
power state popup.
• Power On/Resume and Run Script — powers on a stopped virtual machine or
resumes a suspended virtual machine, then runs the script associated with this
power state change. Selecting this option is the same as clicking in the power
state popup.
• Restart Guest — gracefully restarts the guest operating system and the virtual
machine. Selecting this option is the same as clicking in the power state
popup.
• Power Off — powers off the virtual machine immediately without running a
script or shutting down the guest operating system. Selecting this option is the
same as turning off the power to a physical computer.
• Suspend — suspends a powered on virtual machine without running a script.
• Power On/Resume — powers on a stopped virtual machine or resumes a
suspended virtual machine without running a script.
• Reset — resets the virtual machine immediately without running a script or
stopping the guest operating system. Selecting this option is the same as
pressing the reset button on a physical computer.
• Delete Virtual Machine — lets you delete a virtual machine and its files,
provided the virtual machine is powered off. See Deleting a Virtual Machine
Using the VMware Management Interface on page 142.
Changing the Power State of a Virtual Machine
Depending upon your permissions, you can change the power state of the virtual
machine in the management interface. Your permissions are listed in the Users and
Events tab for the virtual machine. For more information, see Viewing a List of
Connected Users on page 139.