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Overview

The Instance Landing Page in the Cloud Management Portal provides users with an interface to manage their virtual machines (VMs). From this page, users can create, monitor, and manage instances that serve as cloud-based virtual servers for their applications and workloads.

Users can access this page by navigating to Compute → Instance in the left-side menu.

Key Features of the Instance Landing Page​

1. Instance Overview Panel :​

At the top of the page, users can view a summary of their current VM instances, including:

  • Total Instances: The total number of virtual machines created.

  • Running Instances: The number of active VMs currently in operation.

  • Stopped Instances: VMs that have been created but are currently powered off.

This section provides an immediate status check of all instances under the user's account.

2. Instance Search and Filter Options :​

The Instance Landing Page includes a powerful search and filtering mechanism to help users quickly find specific instances:

Search Option :

  • A Quick Search bar is available at the top right corner, allowing users to enter instance names or keywords to locate specific virtual machines instantly.

Filter Options :

  • Users can filter instances based on their billing model, choosing from:

    • Pay-Per-Use Instances – Instances billed based on hourly or metered usage.

    • Reserved Instances – Pre-purchased instances with a fixed billing period.

    • Bundle Instances – Pre-configured VM packages with predefined resources.

These filters provide better visibility into different instance types and help users manage their cloud resources effectively.

3. Instance Management Section :​

If no instances have been created, users will see a message stating:

"Looks like you don’t have any VMs created."

Users can then click the "Add Instance" button to create a new VM. This button allows users to launch a virtual machine with a preferred operating system, allocated CPU, memory, and storage configurations.

Additionally, a Help Center link is available for users who need guidance on setting up and managing their instances.

4. Additional Resources :​

At the bottom of the page, users can access additional resources, such as:

  • Help Center: A dedicated support section providing documentation and troubleshooting guidance.