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Install the VMware Remote Console Application in the VMware Host Client
The VMware Remote Console (VMRC) is a stand-alone console application for Windows that enables you to
connect to client devices and launch virtual machine consoles on remote hosts.
Procedure
1 Click on Virtual Machines in the VMware Host Client inventory.
The list of virtual machines available on the host is displayed.
2 Select a virtual machine from the list.
3 Click Actions, select Console from the drop-down menu, and click Download VMRC.
Launch Remote Console for a Virtual Machine in the VMware Host Client
You can access virtual machines in the VMware Host Client by using VMware Remote Console. You can
launch one or more consoles to access several remote virtual machines at the same time.
Prerequisites
Verify that VMware Remote Console is installed on your local system.
Procedure
1 Click Virtual Machines in the VMware Host Client inventory and select a virtual machine from the list.
2 Click Console and select Launch remote console from the drop-down menu.
The VMware Remote Console opens as a stand-alone application for the selected virtual machine.
Managing a Guest Operating System in the VMware Host Client
With the VMware Host Client, you can manage the guest operating system of the virtual machine. You can
install and upgrade VMware Tools, and you can also shut down, reboot, and change the conīœ™gured guest
operating system.
Shut Down and Restart a Guest Operating System by Using the
VMware Host Client
Install VMware Tools on a virtual machine to be able to shut down and restart the guest operating system on
that virtual machine.
Procedure
1 Click Virtual Machines in the VMware Host Client inventory and click a virtual machine in the list.
The virtual machine is displayed in the VMware Host Client inventory.
2 To shut down a virtual machine, right click the virtual machine in the VMware Host Client inventory,
select Guest OS from the pop-up menu, and select Shut down.
3 To restart a virtual machine, right-click the virtual machine in the VMware Host Client inventory, select
Guest OS from the drop-down menu, and select Restart.
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