Manage zombie VMs

A zombie VM is a VM that is in shutdown state and not used for a long time. Zombie VM management enables you to start and delete zombie VMs.

Start a zombie VM

1. Click Hotkey on the top of the page, and then select Zombie VMs.

2. Click Start in the Actions column for a zombie VM.

3. In the dialog box that opens, click OK.

Bulk start zombie VMs

1. Click Hotkey on the top of the page, and then select Zombie VMs.

2. Select the target zombie VMs, click Bulk Operation, and then select Start.

3. In the dialog box that opens, click OK.

Delete a zombie VM

1. Click Hotkey on the top of the page, and then select Zombie VMs.

2. Click Delete in the Actions column for a zombie VM.

3. In the dialog box that opens, select a delete mode.

4. If you select Move to Recycle Bin or Leave Data Storage File, click OK. In the dialog box that opens, click OK.

5. If you select Delete Data Storage File, click OK. In the dialog box that opens, click OK. In the dialog box that opens, enter delete (case insensitive) and click OK.

Bulk delete zombie VMs

1. Click Hotkey on the top of the page, and then select Zombie VMs.

2. Select the target zombie VMs, click Bulk Operation, and then select Delete.

3. In the dialog box that opens, select a delete mode.

4. If you select Move to Recycle Bin or Leave Data Storage File, click OK. In the dialog box that opens, click OK.

5. If you select Delete Data Storage File, click OK. In the dialog box that opens, click OK. In the dialog box that opens, enter delete (case insensitive) and click OK.