The Dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of your virtual machines, account information, and quick access to platform features.

Main Dashboard Layout

The dashboard is organized into three main sections for optimal workflow:

Instance Details

Left Panel

  • Selected VM overview and specifications
  • Hardware details (CPU, Memory, Storage, GPU)
  • Network information (Private/Public IPs)
  • Real-time status indicators
  • Quick action buttons

VM Operations

Center Panel

  • VM selector dropdown
  • VM configuration controls
  • Status control actions (Start, Stop, Hibernate)
  • Management operations (Delete, Snapshot)
  • Pricing information

Account & Actions

Right Panel

  • Account information and Barrack ID
  • Credit balance and billing details
  • GST/VAT information management
  • Quick navigation actions
  • Logout functionality

Key Dashboard Features

Real-time Monitoring

Quick Actions

Access frequently used platform features directly from the dashboard:

VM Management

Virtual Machine Operations

  • Deploy VM - Create new virtual machines
  • Start, stop, and hibernate existing VMs
  • Create snapshots for backup
  • Delete VMs when no longer needed

Resource Management

Storage and Infrastructure

  • SSH Keys - Manage secure access
  • Volumes - Create and manage storage
  • Snapshots - Backup and recovery
  • Security and firewall configuration

VM Information Display

The dashboard shows comprehensive information for each virtual machine:

Hardware Specifications

Processing Power

  • CPU Cores: Number of virtual CPU cores
  • RAM: Total memory allocation in GB
  • GPU Type: Specific GPU model and count
  • GPU Memory: GPU memory allocation
  • Performance Tier: Relative performance rating

Pricing Information

Current Costs

Real-time Billing

  • Cost per hour for current configuration
  • Cost per minute for precise tracking
  • Current billing state (ACTIVE, HIBERNATED, etc.)
  • Projected daily and monthly costs

Billing Details

Cost Breakdown

  • GPU costs (primary cost component)
  • Storage costs for attached volumes
  • Network costs (if applicable)
  • Total cost calculation

VM Selector and Management

VM Selection Interface

1

VM Dropdown

Use the VM selector dropdown to quickly switch between multiple virtual machines

2

Automatic Update

The dashboard automatically updates to show details for the selected VM

3

Real-time Sync

All panels update simultaneously with current VM information

4

Persistent Selection

Your selected VM remains active across dashboard refreshes

Multi-VM Management

Account Information Panel

Account Details

Account Identification

  • Barrack ID: Unique account identifier
  • Account Email: Primary contact email
  • Account Type: Individual or organization
  • Registration Date: Account creation date

Credit Balance Monitoring

Balance Tracking

Current Financial Status

  • Real-time credit balance display
  • Low balance warnings and alerts
  • Spending rate calculation
  • Projected balance duration

Usage Insights

Spending Analysis

  • Daily and hourly spending patterns
  • Cost breakdown by resource type
  • Optimization recommendations
  • Budget planning assistance

Platform Navigation

Access key platform features directly from the dashboard:

Quick Action Benefits

1

Streamlined Workflow

Reduce clicks and navigation time with direct action access

2

Contextual Actions

Actions are relevant to current VM selection and state

3

Consistent Interface

Familiar interface across all platform features

4

Rapid Operations

Perform common tasks without leaving the dashboard

Dashboard Customization

Layout Preferences

Display Options

Customize View

  • Panel arrangement preferences
  • Information density settings
  • Refresh rate configuration
  • Theme and color preferences

Notification Settings

Alert Configuration

  • Status change notifications
  • Cost threshold alerts
  • Performance warnings
  • Maintenance notifications

Performance Optimization

Mobile and Responsive Design

Cross-Device Compatibility

Full-Featured Interface

  • Three-panel layout with full information display
  • Comprehensive controls and detailed metrics
  • Multi-monitor support
  • Keyboard shortcuts for power users

Dashboard Best Practices

Monitoring Efficiency

1

Regular Check-ins

  • Monitor VM status and costs daily
  • Review resource utilization weekly
  • Analyze spending patterns monthly
  • Plan capacity changes quarterly
2

Proactive Management

  • Set up cost alerts for budget management
  • Monitor performance trends
  • Plan for scaling needs
  • Optimize resource allocation
3

Cost Optimization

  • Use hibernation for unused VMs
  • Right-size VMs based on actual usage
  • Clean up unused resources regularly
  • Monitor and adjust storage allocation

Security Monitoring

Navigation Tip: Use the VM selector dropdown to quickly switch between multiple virtual machines. The dashboard automatically updates to show details for the selected VM, making it easy to manage multiple resources efficiently.

The Dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of your virtual machines, account information, and quick access to platform features.

Main Dashboard Layout

The dashboard is organized into three main sections for optimal workflow:

Instance Details

Left Panel

  • Selected VM overview and specifications
  • Hardware details (CPU, Memory, Storage, GPU)
  • Network information (Private/Public IPs)
  • Real-time status indicators
  • Quick action buttons

VM Operations

Center Panel

  • VM selector dropdown
  • VM configuration controls
  • Status control actions (Start, Stop, Hibernate)
  • Management operations (Delete, Snapshot)
  • Pricing information

Account & Actions

Right Panel

  • Account information and Barrack ID
  • Credit balance and billing details
  • GST/VAT information management
  • Quick navigation actions
  • Logout functionality

Key Dashboard Features

Real-time Monitoring

Quick Actions

Access frequently used platform features directly from the dashboard:

VM Management

Virtual Machine Operations

  • Deploy VM - Create new virtual machines
  • Start, stop, and hibernate existing VMs
  • Create snapshots for backup
  • Delete VMs when no longer needed

Resource Management

Storage and Infrastructure

  • SSH Keys - Manage secure access
  • Volumes - Create and manage storage
  • Snapshots - Backup and recovery
  • Security and firewall configuration

VM Information Display

The dashboard shows comprehensive information for each virtual machine:

Hardware Specifications

Processing Power

  • CPU Cores: Number of virtual CPU cores
  • RAM: Total memory allocation in GB
  • GPU Type: Specific GPU model and count
  • GPU Memory: GPU memory allocation
  • Performance Tier: Relative performance rating

Pricing Information

Current Costs

Real-time Billing

  • Cost per hour for current configuration
  • Cost per minute for precise tracking
  • Current billing state (ACTIVE, HIBERNATED, etc.)
  • Projected daily and monthly costs

Billing Details

Cost Breakdown

  • GPU costs (primary cost component)
  • Storage costs for attached volumes
  • Network costs (if applicable)
  • Total cost calculation

VM Selector and Management

VM Selection Interface

1

VM Dropdown

Use the VM selector dropdown to quickly switch between multiple virtual machines

2

Automatic Update

The dashboard automatically updates to show details for the selected VM

3

Real-time Sync

All panels update simultaneously with current VM information

4

Persistent Selection

Your selected VM remains active across dashboard refreshes

Multi-VM Management

Account Information Panel

Account Details

Account Identification

  • Barrack ID: Unique account identifier
  • Account Email: Primary contact email
  • Account Type: Individual or organization
  • Registration Date: Account creation date

Credit Balance Monitoring

Balance Tracking

Current Financial Status

  • Real-time credit balance display
  • Low balance warnings and alerts
  • Spending rate calculation
  • Projected balance duration

Usage Insights

Spending Analysis

  • Daily and hourly spending patterns
  • Cost breakdown by resource type
  • Optimization recommendations
  • Budget planning assistance

Platform Navigation

Access key platform features directly from the dashboard:

Quick Action Benefits

1

Streamlined Workflow

Reduce clicks and navigation time with direct action access

2

Contextual Actions

Actions are relevant to current VM selection and state

3

Consistent Interface

Familiar interface across all platform features

4

Rapid Operations

Perform common tasks without leaving the dashboard

Dashboard Customization

Layout Preferences

Display Options

Customize View

  • Panel arrangement preferences
  • Information density settings
  • Refresh rate configuration
  • Theme and color preferences

Notification Settings

Alert Configuration

  • Status change notifications
  • Cost threshold alerts
  • Performance warnings
  • Maintenance notifications

Performance Optimization

Mobile and Responsive Design

Cross-Device Compatibility

Full-Featured Interface

  • Three-panel layout with full information display
  • Comprehensive controls and detailed metrics
  • Multi-monitor support
  • Keyboard shortcuts for power users

Dashboard Best Practices

Monitoring Efficiency

1

Regular Check-ins

  • Monitor VM status and costs daily
  • Review resource utilization weekly
  • Analyze spending patterns monthly
  • Plan capacity changes quarterly
2

Proactive Management

  • Set up cost alerts for budget management
  • Monitor performance trends
  • Plan for scaling needs
  • Optimize resource allocation
3

Cost Optimization

  • Use hibernation for unused VMs
  • Right-size VMs based on actual usage
  • Clean up unused resources regularly
  • Monitor and adjust storage allocation

Security Monitoring

Navigation Tip: Use the VM selector dropdown to quickly switch between multiple virtual machines. The dashboard automatically updates to show details for the selected VM, making it easy to manage multiple resources efficiently.