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virtual machine. Settings for starting virtual machines include start when the
server starts, do not wait to start, wait for a certain number of minutes to start
and start when VMware Tools starts.
• At System Shutdown, Attempt to — sets the shutdown action for the virtual
machine when the server is shut down. Settings for shutting down virtual
machines include power off the virtual machine, shut down the guest operating
system and suspend the virtual machine. By default, all virtual machines are
powered off when the system shuts down.
• Continue Stopping Other Virtual Machines After — specifies the amount of
time GSX Server waits after stopping the virtual machine before stopping
another virtual machine. Settings for stopping virtual machines include the
system default (specified in
Configuring Startup and Shutdown Options for
Virtual Machines on page 150 ), no wait or wait for a certain number of minutes.
• Verbose Options — allows you to enter and modify configuration file entries by
hand. See Modifying the Configuration File Directly (Advanced Users Only) on
page 143 .
Changing Configuration Options
To change any standard virtual machine configuration options, complete the
following steps.
1. Power off the virtual machine and click Edit . The Options Configuration page
appears.
Note: You can change the display name when the virtual machine is running.
2. To change the display name, type the new name in the Display Name field.
3. To change the guest operating system (for example, if you are upgrading the
guest operating system installed in the virtual machine), select the new guest
operating system from the
Guest Operating System list.
4. To change the location of the suspended state file, type the path to the directory
on the host in the Suspend File Location field.