Start VM on Connect
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Start VM on connect is a property of host pools that allows a session host to be powered on when a user connects and the session host is not running. This property is available for pooled and personal desktops. This is a major cost-saving feature. It allows you to setup an auto-scale configuration where the host pool size can be brought down to zero hosts (all session hosts are powered off) when not in use.
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To configure Start VM on Connect:
At the Account level, locate the host pool you wish to work with.
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From the action menu, select Properties > AVD.
Select the Start VM on connect option.
Select Save or Save & close.
The Start VM on connect feature is generally used in conjunction with dynamic host pools where the min active host pool capacity is set to zero. A reminder is shown to ensure that you have enabled the Start VM on connect property for the host pool.
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