For more information about the VMware Management Interface, go to www.vmware.com/support/esx2/doc/.
Rebooting or Shutting Down the Server
Rebooting or Shutting Down the Server
To reboot or shut down the computer where ESX Server is running, take the following
steps:
- Make sure you are logged in to the management interface as root.
- On the Status Monitor page, make sure all virtual machines are shut down or suspended. Then click the Options tab.
- Click Restart or Shut Down to reboot or shut down the server, respectively. A prompt appears.
- Enter the reason for the reboot or shutdown, then click OK. This information is logged for reliability monitoring.
- The system reboots or shuts down, and you are logged out of the management interface.