Powering On a Virtual Machine

To power on an existing virtual machine:

In the console window, select File > Open or File > Open Recent and choose a virtual machine to power on.
Click the Power On button (or select Power > Power On).

Options for Powering On a Virtual Machine

From a local console, you can choose from the following options when powering on a virtual machine. Make your selection from the Power menu.

Power On For Local Management — powers on the virtual machine in the local console. This is the same as clicking the Power On button on the toolbar.
Power On For Local Management Then Run Script — powers on the virtual machine in the local console, then executes the associated script.
Power On For Remote Management — powers on the virtual machine headless. The virtual machine powers on, but does not open in a console window. The virtual machine can be connected to with remote consoles. The local console remains open.

From a remote console, you can choose from the following options when powering on a virtual machine:

Power On Virtual Machine — powers on the virtual machine in the remote console. This is the same as clicking the Power On button on the toolbar.
Power On Then Run Script — powers on the virtual machine in a remote console, then executes the associated script.