Configure auto start options for a virtual machine to set up the virtual machine to start before or after the other virtual machines on the host.

Procedure

  1. Click Virtual Machines in the VMware Host Client inventory.
  2. Right-click a virtual machine from the list.
  3. Select Autostart from the pop-up menu and click an option to configure the auto start options for this virtual machine.
    Option Description
    Increase priority

    Increase the start priority of this virtual machine so it starts before other virtual machines.

    Decrease priority

    Decrease the start priority of this virtual machine so it starts after other virtual machines.