---
title: bootLoader
framework: virtualization
role: symbol
role_heading: Instance Property
path: virtualization/vzvirtualmachineconfiguration/bootloader
---

# bootLoader

The guest system to boot when the VM starts.

## Declaration

```swift
var bootLoader: VZBootLoader? { get set }
```

## Discussion

Discussion Assign the boot loader object that contains information about how to load your guest operating system. For example, to configure your VM with a Linux operating system, assign a VZLinuxBootLoader object.
