pctl pause, suspend, resume

Pause, suspend, and resume a virtual machine.

Syntax

pctl pause ID | name

pctl suspend ID | name

pctl resume ID | name

Parameters

Remarks

The pause command pauses a virtual machine. To continue the virtual machine operation, use the pctl start command .

The suspend command suspends the virtual machine operation. When a running virtual machine is suspended, the state of the virtual machine processes is saved to a file on the host. After that, the machine is stopped. To resume the machine, use the resume command.

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