Virtual Server Auto-Launch on Service Start

Issue:

When a Virtual Server Host OS restarts, the guest hosts do not automatically start. This is because they have not been configured to start with specified credentials that have access to the .vmc and .vhd files on the Virtual Server. Here’s how to script it: http://blogs.msdn.com/virtual_pc_guy/archive/2006/03/16/550717.aspx

You can set the options in the Virtual Server Administration Website also. Enter the configuration editor, and select General Properties. The Virtual Machine (Guest) must be powered off to get access to the controls for startup. Check “Run Virtual Machine under the following user account” and fill in the user name and password. Choose an action for startup and a delay for when the machine should start.

I’ll be testing this and post any caveats or issues that come up.