Specifications

CHAPTER 4 Running Virtual Machines
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Command Reference
The following sections describe command line options that are available when you
launch a console and keyboard shortcuts that you can use while a virtual machine is
running.
• Startup Options on a Linux Host on page 145
• Startup Options on a Windows Host on page 146
• Using Keyboard Shortcuts on page 147
Startup Options on a Linux Host
The following list describes various options available when you run GSX Server from
the command line on a Linux host operating system. You can also set the power
options when you change a virtual machine’s power options. See Using Power
Options for Virtual Machines on page 118.
vmware [-x] [-X] [-q] [-v] [-s] [-l]
[/<path_to_config>/<config>.vmx]
[X toolkit options]
-x automatically powers on the virtual machine when a console is launched. This is
equivalent to clicking the Power On button in the console toolbar.
-X automatically powers on the virtual machine, then switches the console window
to full screen mode.
Note: This option does not work when you connect with the console from a remote
client to the GSX Server host.
-q closes the virtual machine’s tab when the virtual machine powers off. If no other
virtual machine is open, it also closes the console. This is particularly useful when the
guest operating system is capable of powering off the virtual machine.
-l launches the console, connecting it directly to the local host.
-v displays the product name, version and build number.
-s NAME=VALUE sets a configuration variable called name to value. This
configuration setting applies until the virtual machine is powered off. These settings
are found in the virtual machine’s configuration (.vmx) file. You should use this
option only if you know the exact variable and value to use; typically you use this
when you are troubleshooting issues, and VMware support suggests you use a
particular configuration setting.