Windows operating systems

Vmautostartvm

Use the vmautostartvm option with the restore VM vmrestoretype=instantaccess command to specify whether the VM created during instant access processing is automatically powered on.

Data moverThis feature is available only if the client operates as a data mover for IBM® Storage Protect for Virtual Environments.

Supported Clients

Windows operating systemsThis option can be used with supported Windows clients.

Options file

Place this option in the client options file (dsm.opt), or on the command line. This option is only valid when used for an operation where vmrestoretype=instantaccess.

Syntax

Read syntax diagramSkip visual syntax diagram VMAUTOSTARTvm NOYES

Parameters

NO
The VM created for instant access is not started automatically. The VM must be started manually. This is the default setting. The default provides an opportunity to reconfigure the VM before you power it on, to avoid potential conflicts with existing virtual machines.
YES
The VM created for instant access is started automatically.

Examples

Options file:
VMAUTOSTARTvm NO
Command line:
dsmc restore vm Oslo -VMRESToretype=INSTANTAccess -vmname=Oslo_verify
-VMAUTOSTARTvm=YES