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The dashboard provides comprehensive tools for managing your virtual machines throughout their lifecycle.

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VM Status Management

Control your virtual machines with these state management options:

Power Management

VM State Controls
  • Start: Power on a stopped VM
  • Stop: Gracefully shut down an active VM
  • Reboot: Restart an active VM
  • Hibernate: Save VM state and release resources
  • Restore: Resume a hibernated VM from saved state

Resource Management

VM Resource Operations
  • View Details: Access comprehensive VM information
  • Create Volume: Add persistent storage to VMs
  • Take Snapshot: Create point-in-time backups
  • Delete: Permanently remove VMs and free resources

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VM State Operations

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Power Management Operations

  • Start VM
  • Stop VM
  • Reboot VM
Power On Operations
  • Available for VMs in SHUTOFF or HIBERNATED state
  • Boot time varies by configuration and state
  • Billing begins when VM reaches ACTIVE state
  • Network connectivity restored upon startup
Use Cases:
  • Resume work on stopped VMs
  • Restore hibernated development environments
  • Activate scheduled or batch processing VMs

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Advanced State Management

VM Hibernation Benefits
  • Cost Savings: Reduced billing rate ($0.01/€0.01/₹1.00 per hour)
  • State Preservation: Complete VM state saved to disk
  • Quick Recovery: Faster than full VM boot
  • Resource Release: Hardware resources freed for other users
Hibernation Process:
  1. VM memory state saved to persistent storage
  2. VM processes and applications preserved
  3. Hardware resources released
  4. VM enters HIBERNATED state with reduced billing
Restoring from Hibernation
  • Memory Recovery: VM state loaded from storage
  • Process Continuation: Applications resume where left off
  • Network Reconnection: Network connections re-established
  • Service Resumption: Services restart automatically
Restoration Time:
  • Typically 2-5 minutes depending on VM size
  • Larger VMs with more memory take longer
  • Network-heavy applications may need reconnection time
Operation Restrictions
  • Cannot perform operations during state transitions
  • Must wait for current operation to complete
  • Some operations restricted based on current state
  • Error handling for invalid state transitions

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VM Information Display

The dashboard shows comprehensive information for each virtual machine:

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Hardware Information

  • Compute Specifications
  • Storage Configuration
  • Network Details
Processing Resources
  • CPU Cores: Number of virtual CPU cores allocated
  • RAM: Total memory allocation in GB
  • GPU Type: Specific GPU model and memory
  • GPU Count: Number of GPUs assigned to VM
  • Performance Tier: Relative performance classification

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Real-time Status Information

VM State

Current Status
  • ACTIVE, SHUTOFF, HIBERNATED, or transitional states
  • State transition progress indicators
  • Last state change timestamp
  • Uptime and availability metrics

Resource Utilization

Usage Metrics
  • CPU utilization percentage
  • Memory usage and availability
  • GPU utilization metrics
  • Network throughput statistics

Health Monitoring

System Health
  • Overall VM health status
  • Service availability indicators
  • Performance alerts and warnings
  • System responsiveness metrics

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Pricing Information Display

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Real-time Cost Tracking

Active Cost Information
  • Per-hour Rate: Current hourly cost for VM configuration
  • Per-minute Rate: Precise minute-by-minute billing rate
  • Current State Cost: Billing rate based on current VM state
  • Projected Costs: Daily and monthly cost projections
Detailed Cost Analysis
  • GPU Costs: Primary cost component based on GPU type and count
  • Storage Costs: Additional costs for attached volumes
  • Network Costs: Any applicable network or data transfer costs
  • Total Cost: Combined cost calculation for all resources
State-based Billing
  • ACTIVE: Full rate billing for all resources
  • HIBERNATED: Reduced rate billing (storage only)
  • SHUTOFF: Full rate billing (resources reserved)
  • Transitional States: No additional charges during state changes

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Cost Optimization Insights

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Monitor Usage Patterns

  • Track actual VM usage vs. allocated time
  • Identify periods of low or no utilization
  • Analyze cost trends over time
  • Compare costs across different VM configurations
2

Identify Optimization Opportunities

  • Hibernation opportunities during downtime
  • Right-sizing opportunities for over-provisioned VMs
  • Alternative GPU selections for cost efficiency
  • Storage optimization for unused or oversized volumes
3

Implement Cost-Saving Strategies

  • Schedule hibernation during predictable downtime
  • Adjust VM configurations based on actual usage
  • Clean up unused resources regularly
  • Monitor and adjust based on changing requirements

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VM Lifecycle Management

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Creation to Deletion Workflow

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VM Creation

Deployment Process
  • Configure VM specifications (GPU, storage, network)
  • Select boot source (OS image, volume, or custom image)
  • Configure SSH access and security settings
  • Deploy VM and monitor creation progress
2

Active Management

Operational Phase
  • Monitor VM performance and health
  • Manage storage volumes and attachments
  • Create snapshots for backup and recovery
  • Adjust configurations as needed
3

Maintenance Operations

Ongoing Maintenance
  • Apply system updates and patches
  • Monitor and optimize resource usage
  • Manage access keys and security settings
  • Perform regular backup operations
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Decommissioning

End-of-Life Management
  • Create final backups and snapshots
  • Detach and preserve important volumes
  • Document configurations for future reference
  • Delete VM to free resources and stop billing

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Best Practices for VM Management

Proactive Performance Management
  • Monitor CPU, memory, and GPU utilization regularly
  • Set up alerts for performance thresholds
  • Track application performance metrics
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks
Efficient Cost Control
  • Use hibernation strategically for cost savings
  • Right-size VMs based on actual usage patterns
  • Regular cleanup of unused resources
  • Monitor and optimize storage allocation
Security Best Practices
  • Keep SSH keys updated and secure
  • Apply security updates promptly
  • Monitor access logs for suspicious activity
  • Implement proper firewall configurations
Data Protection Strategies
  • Create regular snapshots of important VMs
  • Test restoration procedures periodically
  • Maintain off-site backups for critical data
  • Document recovery procedures

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Multi-VM Management

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Managing Multiple Virtual Machines

Fleet Overview

Multi-VM Monitoring
  • View status of all VMs at a glance
  • Compare configurations and costs
  • Identify optimization opportunities across fleet
  • Coordinate operations across multiple VMs

Batch Operations

Coordinated Management
  • Bulk hibernation for cost savings
  • Coordinated snapshot creation
  • Mass configuration updates
  • Synchronized maintenance operations

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VM Organization Strategies

  • Naming Conventions
  • Environment Separation
  • Team Collaboration
Systematic VM Naming
  • Use descriptive names indicating purpose
  • Include environment indicators (dev, staging, prod)
  • Add project or team identifiers
  • Include version or iteration numbers
Examples:
  • ml-training-team-alpha-v2
  • web-api-production-us-east
  • dev-jupyter-john-smith

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Troubleshooting VM Issues

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Common VM Problems

Startup Issues
  • Check VM state and any error messages
  • Verify account has sufficient credits
  • Ensure attached volumes are healthy
  • Contact support for persistent issues
Performance Degradation
  • Monitor resource utilization metrics
  • Check for resource contention
  • Verify network connectivity
  • Consider VM resizing or optimization
Network and Access Problems
  • Verify SSH key configuration
  • Check firewall rules and network settings
  • Confirm VM has public IP if needed
  • Test network connectivity from different locations
State Change Problems
  • Wait for current operations to complete
  • Check for conflicting operations
  • Verify VM is in appropriate state for operation
  • Retry operation after brief delay

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Diagnostic Tools and Resources

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Dashboard Monitoring

  • Use real-time status indicators in dashboard
  • Monitor resource utilization graphs
  • Check error messages and alerts
  • Review recent activity logs
2

VM Console Access

  • Access VM console for direct troubleshooting
  • Check system logs and error messages
  • Verify service status and configurations
  • Test network connectivity from within VM
3

Support Resources

  • Consult troubleshooting documentation
  • Contact support with detailed error information
  • Provide VM ID and error reproduction steps
  • Include relevant screenshots and log excerpts
Regular VM management includes monitoring performance, optimizing costs through hibernation, maintaining security updates, and creating backups. Use the dashboard’s real-time information to make informed decisions about your VM operations.
Take advantage of hibernation to reduce costs by up to 95% for VMs that don’t need to run continuously. This is especially effective for development environments and intermittent processing workloads.
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