VIX API - Wait after Reset

[NVieira]

Hi,

I'm using VIX API to automate some deployment tests.

I'm using VMware Server, with some virtual machines. All virtual machines are with the independent-nonpersistent mode.

The problem i'm facing is that I need to reset the virtual machine OS, and, after the reset, continue to use VIX API commands, such as running programs in guest, copying files,....

I manage to reset the vmware with option VIX_VMPOWEROP_FROM_GUEST.

But now i need to wait until the reset is finish, and then continue running programs on the virtual machine.

I've tried to use the PowerState  info, but i  always get state PowerOn (1032) ( despite vmware reseting)

/PowerState of Vmware 1032 = VIX_POWERSTATE_POWERED_ON

//while(virtualMachine.PowerState != 1032)

How can i wait until the vmware finishes reseting and continue with the test?

Thanks,

[AureusStone]

Just use the wait for vmware tools command.

[JoeYankel]

Waiting for tools is a good option.  I've found a few cases where other services are not quite ready after a reboot, so I prefer to test the login using login_to_guest(), waiting for a positive response and sleeping a small time between failures.  This guarentees the run program command will work since a successful login is a prerequisite.