How to set a boot condition to my server

How to set a boot condition to my server


Task

Set a boot condition to a server.

Solution

To set a boot condition, add the parameter "boot_condition". It can be done in the Expert tab while editing the DR plan.

Example:


"boot_condition": {

       "delay_seconds": 300,

       "type": "wait"

     }


If you want these machines to start one by one, please change the parameter "Rank". It can be done in the Expert tab while editing the DR plan.

Expert tab of the Disaster Recovery plan

This way,  the machine WS2012R2 will start 300 seconds only after the machine ubuntu16.04 starts.

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