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diff --git a/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/vmware_rest_scenarios/run_a_vm.rst b/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/vmware_rest_scenarios/run_a_vm.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..be72386 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/docsite/rst/scenario_guides/vmware_rest_scenarios/run_a_vm.rst @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +.. _vmware_rest_run_a_vm: + +**************************** +How to run a virtual machine +**************************** + +.. contents:: + :local: + + +Introduction +============ + +This section covers the power management of your virtual machine. + +Power information +================= + +Use ``vcenter_vm_power_info`` to know the power state of the VM. + +.. literalinclude:: task_outputs/Get_guest_power_information.task.yaml + +Result +______ + +.. literalinclude:: task_outputs/Get_guest_power_information.result.json + + +How to start a virtual machine +============================== + +Use the ``vcenter_vm_power`` module to start your VM: + +.. literalinclude:: task_outputs/Turn_the_power_of_the_VM_on.task.yaml + +Result +______ + +.. literalinclude:: task_outputs/Turn_the_power_of_the_VM_on.result.json + +How to wait until my virtual machine is ready +============================================= + +If your virtual machine runs VMware Tools, you can build a loop +around the ``center_vm_tools_info`` module: + +.. literalinclude:: task_outputs/Wait_until_my_VM_is_ready.task.yaml + +Result +______ + +.. literalinclude:: task_outputs/Wait_until_my_VM_is_ready.result.json |