Fusion: create "headless" virtual machines?

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Published on 2010-04-16T19:14:51Z Indexed on 2010/04/16 19:23 UTC
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Is there a way to run a VM in Fusion that starts when the machine does, but I can then access via Remote Desktop (Windows) or ssh (Linux) rather than by opening the Fusion app, starting the VM, and then connecting however I'd prefer (rdp/ssh)?

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