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Working with the Rolling System Reboot function

The Rolling System Reboot (RSR) function restarts a server while a system continues running without interrupting any running application services by dynamic VM migration.

Before you begin

The following prerequisites are necessary for using the Rolling System Reboot function:

  • The following servers are not supported:

    • ThinkAgile HX series server

  • VMware vCenter Enterprise or Enterprise Plus Edition with DRS is needed.

  • DRS is enabled and running in fully automated mode.

  • Managing Rolling System Reboot tasks
    The Rolling System Reboot (RSR) function supports to create and manage rolling restart tasks. An RSR task contains all of the information and options required for a rolling restart.