Virtual computer shutdown
Simple question:
Is this OK to shut down Windows servers since the close button in the vSphere client?
Or, they are still the operating system shutdown? (assuming, of course, there both connected person)
Thank you
eakinsb
If VMware Tools are installed the form stop the vSphere client stationary within the operating system of the virtual machine - so that they are in the in the same with VMware tools installed.
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