is there a way to set the order or timing of vm's for shutdown ?

i'm running server 2008 r2 hyper-v and have 6 vm servers.  one vm running server 2003 r2 x86, 3 running server 2008 r2 x64 , 1 running server 2008 x86 , 1 running server 2008 x64.  vm's have latest r2 ic's installed.

all vm's set shut down on "automatic stop action".  want vm's shutdown when host rebooted.  vm's set restart if running on "automatic start action" boot after host has restarted. 

there value called "automatic start delay" allows me sequence machines boot first.  in case, 2 of vm's dc's, boot them first, putting in delay on others dc's running when other vm's boot.  (i have 3rd dc in separate physical box)

the problem having when reboot host, vm's attempt shutdown @ same time.  2 vm dc's running 2008 r2 shut down quickly, causing exchange server vm running 2008 hang, 5 minutes, longer.

is there way to delay on shutdown like "automatic start delay" on startup?  i'd shutdown exchange vm , few other servers first, dc's.

thanks,

john

hi,

 

q: there plan include feature sequenced shutdown in future?

 

a: there isn’t definite answer. however, microsoft continues collect product feedback connect web site, appreciate efforts in submitting feedback via following channels improve our products.

 

windows server 2008 feedback home

https://connect.microsoft.com/windowsserverfeedback

by way, you may consider putting vms save state instead of power off state.
 

in addition, recommend perform further research on script in msdn forum, because focus on hyper-v question windows server system , here not best support resource coding development. understanding.

 

 

best regards,

vincent hu

 

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