.. _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