Github Issue #2230 - VM “last started” date
On Aug 5, 2016 adw writes:
Similar to the “last backup” column in Qubes Manager, allow the user to see when a VM was last started (if ever). This would be especially useful when trying to decide whether a VM needs to be included in a backup. (If the “last started” date is the same or earlier than the “last backup” date, then it probably doesn’t need to be backed up again.)
Analysis and Diagnosis
This is relatively easy to implement. Just like backup_timestamp property, a new property or feature such as last_start_timestamp or last_active_timestamp could be created and updated upon qube start (or shutdown). Then, a new column could be added to Qube Manager to reflect this value.
Solutions
- Especial care is needed for Disposable templates.
- Migration of already available data should be possible via access time of private.img volume of the qubes.
- One user has suggested to check the log files to extract modification date.
Possible Issues
We already have many columns in the Qube Manager. Hiding or moving columns is not implemented. Some users might not like more data in it.