Copy-ready commandStart-VM — Basic Usage
Start-VM -VM vm01Production warning
Snapshot, power, move, and removal operations affect virtual machines.
Requirements and permissions
- Requirements
- VMware PowerCLI or ESXi shell
- Permissions
- vCenter or ESXi permissions vary
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-31
Examples
Basic Usage
Use Start-VM for a standard administrative task.
Start-VM -VM vm01Original command
Power on a virtual machine.
Start-VM -VM vm01Common errors
Command not found
Confirm VMware PowerCLI or ESXi shell is installed and available in your current shell.