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

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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

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Key Dashboard Features

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Real-time Monitoring

Live Status Updates
  • Real-time VM state monitoring (ACTIVE, HIBERNATED, SHUTOFF)
  • Health indicators and performance metrics
  • Resource utilization display
  • Network connectivity status
  • Automatic status refresh
Hardware Status
  • GPU utilization and temperature
  • Memory usage and availability
  • Storage capacity and usage
  • Network throughput metrics
  • Performance trend indicators
Financial Monitoring
  • Real-time cost per minute calculation
  • Hourly and daily cost projections
  • Credit balance tracking
  • Usage pattern analysis
  • Cost optimization suggestions

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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

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VM Information Display

The dashboard shows comprehensive information for each virtual machine:

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Hardware Specifications

  • Compute Resources
  • Storage Configuration
  • Network Configuration
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

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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

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VM Selector and Management

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VM Selection Interface

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VM Dropdown

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

The dashboard automatically updates to show details for the selected VM
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Real-time Sync

All panels update simultaneously with current VM information
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Persistent Selection

Your selected VM remains active across dashboard refreshes

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Multi-VM Management

Compare Multiple VMs
  • Quick switching between VMs to compare configurations
  • Side-by-side cost comparison
  • Performance characteristic comparison
  • Resource utilization comparison
Manage Multiple VMs
  • Bulk hibernation for cost savings
  • Coordinated snapshot creation
  • Mass VM cleanup operations
  • Synchronized VM operations
Overall Fleet Status
  • Total cost across all VMs
  • Overall resource utilization
  • Fleet health indicators
  • Optimization opportunities

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Account Information Panel

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Account Details

  • Basic Information
  • Billing Information
  • Usage Statistics
Account Identification
  • Barrack ID: Unique account identifier
  • Account Email: Primary contact email
  • Account Type: Individual or organization
  • Registration Date: Account creation date

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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

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Platform Navigation

Access key platform features directly from the dashboard:
Infrastructure Controls
  • Deploy VM: Launch new virtual machines with custom configurations
  • SSH Keys: Manage secure access credentials for all VMs
  • Volumes: Create and manage persistent storage volumes
  • Snapshots: Create backups and manage VM images
Account Controls
  • Account Settings: Update profile and billing information
  • Credit Management: Purchase credits and view usage history
  • Security Settings: Manage access controls and authentication
  • Support: Access help and contact support team
Performance Tracking
  • Usage Reports: Detailed resource utilization reports
  • Cost Analysis: Spending trends and optimization opportunities
  • Performance Metrics: VM and application performance data
  • Alert Management: Configure monitoring and notifications

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Quick Action Benefits

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Streamlined Workflow

Reduce clicks and navigation time with direct action access
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Contextual Actions

Actions are relevant to current VM selection and state
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Consistent Interface

Familiar interface across all platform features
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Rapid Operations

Perform common tasks without leaving the dashboard

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Dashboard Customization

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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

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Performance Optimization

Real-time Updates
  • Configurable refresh intervals
  • Automatic status synchronization
  • Bandwidth optimization for slower connections
  • Battery-saving modes for mobile devices
Efficient Information Display
  • Progressive data loading
  • Cached information for faster display
  • Selective data refresh
  • Optimized API calls

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Mobile and Responsive Design

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Cross-Device Compatibility

  • Desktop Experience
  • Tablet Experience
  • Mobile Experience
Full-Featured Interface
  • Three-panel layout with full information display
  • Comprehensive controls and detailed metrics
  • Multi-monitor support
  • Keyboard shortcuts for power users

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Dashboard Best Practices

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Monitoring Efficiency

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Regular Check-ins

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

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

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

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Security Monitoring

Security Awareness
  • Monitor login activity and access patterns
  • Review SSH key usage and access logs
  • Check for unusual resource usage
  • Verify account security settings regularly
Infrastructure Protection
  • Monitor firewall rule effectiveness
  • Review network access patterns
  • Check for unauthorized resource access
  • Validate security configurations
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.
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