This is utils for automatization Citrix XEN server. autostart.py It will make autostart your vm`s with tag autostart It will be start vm`s one by one. next vm will starting after previous will up it network interface. I made it cause on NAS 1 VM can boot 10-15 mins, but when onetime boot more than 2 it can take up to 1 hour del_template.sh It will help you to delete templates. INSTALL Add tag 'autostart' to vm`s you want to start add autostart.py to cron make shure /tmp/autostart.pid is not using by your scripts