Access a VM by using Console

You can quickly access a virtual machine through the console to perform various actions, such as install the operating system, configuring system, executing commands, and running applications.

The virtual machine must be in the running state.
(Optional) Configure console mode and console password as needed. For more information, see Manage Remote Access Settings.
(Optional) Set up a proxy address to access the VM console. For more information, see Console Proxy Management.

In the navigation pane, choose Inventory > VM and Host.
Choose a target virtual machine and click Launch Console.

The console opens in a new browser tab.
Click anywhere inside the console window to start using your mouse, keyboard, and other input devices in the console.
The console provides quick-access buttons in the left sidebar inside the console window.
- Local Command Paster: Click this button and the paste command dialog appears. You can paste commands here and click OK to run the commands.
- Tools: Provide a collection of hotkeys, including Ctrl, Alt, Win, Tab, Esc, and Ctrl+Alt+Del.
- Power Management: Allow you to manage the VM power status. Actions include shut down, reboot, pause, resume, and power off.
- Setting: Choose whether to enable a read-only mode in the console. When enabled, you cannot enter commands or perform other actions in the console.