# Start-HypVM
Starts a VM.
Syntax
Start-HypVM [-LiteralPath] <String> [-AdminAddress <String>] [<CommonParameters>]
Detailed Description
This command provides a mechanism to start a VM.
Related Commands
Parameters
| Name | Description | Required? | Pipeline Input | Default Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LiteralPath | Specifies the path within a hosting unit provider to the virtual machine item to start. The path specified must be in one of the following formats: |
true | true (ByValue) | |
| AdminAddress | Specifies the address of a XenDesktop controller that the PowerShell snap-in connects to. You can provide this as a host name or an IP address. | false | false | LocalHost. Once a value is provided by any cmdlet, this value becomes the default. |
Input Type
System.string
You can pipe a string that contains a path.
Return Values
System.void.
## Notes
In the case of failure, the following errors can result.
Error Codes
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InputHypervisorItemPathInvalid
The path provided is not to an item in a sub-directory of a connection item or a hosting unit item.
InvalidHypervisorItemPath
No item exists with the specified path.
InvalidHypervisorItem
The item specified by the path exists, but is not a VM Item.
HypervisorInMaintenanceMode
The hypervisor is in maintenance mode.
DatabaseError
An error occurred in the service while attempting a database operation.
DatabaseNotConfigured
The operation could not be completed because the database for the service is not configured.
CommunicationError
An error occurred while communicating with the service.
PermissionDenied
The user does not have administrative rights to perform this operation.
ExceptionThrown
An unexpected error occurred. For more details, see the Windows event logs on the controller being used or examine the XenDesktop logs.
Examples
EXAMPLE 1
C:\PS>Start-HypVM -LiteralPath XDHyp:\Connections\MyConnection\MyVm.vm
Description
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This command starts a VM called 'MyVm.vm' within a hypervisor connection called 'MyConnection'.