Explore ten different methods to stop an Erlang Virtual Machine in this conference talk from Code BEAM Europe 2024. Learn practical techniques for shutting down Erlang systems, which are typically designed to run continuously, through various approaches that range from standard procedures to more unconventional methods. Discover how to gracefully exit the VM when needed, understand the nuances of different shutdown techniques, and gain insights into system termination scenarios that Erlang developers may encounter. Master both conventional and creative approaches to VM shutdown while understanding the implications and appropriate use cases for each method in real-world Erlang applications.