Instances-xvm Dialog | Description
| The Instances-xvm dialog is used to provision a x virtual machine that supports various custom OS images, PXE Boot, and TPM 2.0. The configuration properties are listed below. Windows Guests Windows guest machines require the installation of Spice Guest Tools, which includes all the necessary drivers to support the {SITENAME} platform.
Name field | Specifies the name for the instance, which can be any desired name.
Sky Node field | Specifies the Sky Node where the instance will be created. This field also determines which {ANYNODE}'s code service is used.
Network field | Specifies the network for the instance. You can read more about networks in the documentation: Private Network.
MAC field | Specifies the MAC address for the network device.
Boot field | Specifies the boot image. The following options define how the instance will boot: Network Device: PXE Boots the instance using PXE Network boot mode. Block Storage: Disk Drive Boots the instance from the hard drive. ISO Store: some-image-name.iso Boots the instance from the specified ISO image.
CPU (#) field | Specifies the number of CPU cores that will be assigned to the instance.
RAM (GB) field | Specifies the amount of memory, in gigabytes, that will be allocated to the instance.
DISK (GB) field | Specifies the amount of disk space, in gigabytes, that will be allocated to the instance.
SOUND field | Specifies whether a sound device is added to the instance.
TPM field | Specifies whether a secure boot space is added to the instance.
GPU field | Specifies whether a GPU device is added to the instance. The following options define the type of GPU device that can be added: None No GPU device is added. Virtio GPU This is an emulated GPU device that supports 2D rendering and utilizes Mesa or SwiftShader software for 3D rendering. Spice QLX This device is optimized for the Spice protocol, providing high-quality remote desktop delivery. Nvidia vGPU This is an Nvidia vGPU device configured on the Sky Node, ideal for CAD/CAE/AI workloads, and it provides high-quality remote desktop delivery. You can find more information on configuring Nvidia vGPU on your Sky Node here:: GPU for Instances.
Driver field | Specifies which hardware paravirtualization (Vizor) drivers are used. For more information about Vizors, please refer to: {NEBULA} Vizor Engines.
Create button | Save the configuration of the instance and provision it.
Cancel button | Abort and close the dialog.
Instances-xvm Actions Menu | Description
| On the right-hand side of the Instances-xvm list view, you will find the "Actions" menu that displays shortcut icons and the dropdown menu icon. Below, we have listed the actions for the Instances-xvm module.
Copy ID item | Stores the instance ID in the clipboard.
Copy IP item | Stores the instance IP address in the clipboard.
Open Console item | Initiates a Console session for the Instances-xvm machines.
PIN - Open Console item | Pins the Open Console command to the {NEXUS} Start area for convenient access.
Edit Virtual Machine item | Opens the Instances-xvm dialog to edit the configuration of the instance. The instance must be stopped to update its configuration.
Start Virtual Machine item | Starts the Instances-xvm machines.
Stop Virtual Machine item | Opens a confirmation dialog that, if confirmed, stops the Instances-xvm machines.
Backup Manager item | Opens the Backup Manager dialog, where you can create, list, restore, and delete backup images of the Instances-xvm machines.
Snapshot Manager item | Opens the Snapshot Manager dialog, where you can create, list, restore, and delete snapshot images of the Instances-xvm machines.
Template Operations item | Opens the Template Operations dialog, where you can issue commands for template operations.
Clone Virtual Machine item | Opens the Clone dialog, enabling the cloning of the Instances-xvm machines.
Migrate Virtual Machine item | Opens the Migrate dialog, enabling the migration (move) of the Instances-xvm machines to another Sky Node.
Delete Virtual Machine item | Opens a confirmation dialog that, if confirmed, deletes the Instances-xvm machines.
Console Window | Description
| The Console Window initiates a console session, allowing interaction with the Instances-xvm machines. It is a component of the {NEBULA} Workspaces service. For further details on Workspaces features, refer to the documentation: Workspaces.
Backup Manager Dialog | Description
| The Backup Manager dialog streamlines the processes of creating, listing, restoring, and deleting backup images for Instances-xvm. Below, we have outlined the features of the Backup Manager.
Backup Now button | Starts a live backup process for the Instances-xvm machines and lists the backup image upon completion.
Delete button | Removes the backup image from the storage.
Restore button | Restore the Instances-xvm machines using the backup image.
Close button | Close the dialog.
Snaphot Manager Dialog | Description
| The Snaphot Manager dialog streamlines the processes of creating, listing, restoring, and deleting snapshot images for Instances-xvm machines. Below, we have outlined the features of the Snaphot Manager.
Snaphot Now button | Starts a live snapshot process for the Instances-xvm machines and lists the snapshot image upon completion.
Delete button | Removes the snapshot image from the storage.
Restore button | Restore the Block Storage using the snapshot image.
Close button | Close the dialog.
Template Operations Dialog | Description
| The Template Operations dialog streamlines the process of converting a virtual machine into a template that enables instant linked cloning. It also facilitates the update cycle of the template image (Gold Image) and the reinitialization of all linked clones.
Operation field | Provides a list of Template Operations that can be performed, which include: Convert machine to a template This operation will stop the virtual machine and designate it as a template machine, which can be used to create linked (instant) clones. Convert template to a machine This operation will convert the template machine back to a virtual machine. IMPORTANT: All linked clones will be deleted. Lock and boot template for maintenance This operation will enable maintenance mode and start the template machine. IMPORTANT: All linked clones will be stopped and disabled. Unlock template and reinitialize clones This operation will disable maintenance mode and stop the template machine. All linked clones will be reinitialized with the updated template and enabled.
Proceed button | Initiates the selected template operation.
Cancel button | Abort and close the dialog.
Clone Instances-xvm Dialog | Description
| The Clone Instances-xvm dialog is used to clone (create a copy of) the Instances-xvm machines.
New Name field | Specifies a new name for the copy of the Instances-xvm machines.
Clone Type field | Specifies the cloning options, which include: Full-Clone This option is used to create an identical copy of the virtual machine. Depending on the disk size, this operation may take some time. Linked-Clone This option can only be used with Virtual Machine Templates and initiates a shadow cloning process that creates an identical copy of the virtual machine within seconds, using the template disk image as a base. New data is stored in the new disk on the linked clone. Linked clones can be configured and perform just like regular virtual machines. Linked clones are typically used for dynamic floating desktops and server solutions that require rapid scaling and provisioning.
Clone button | Starts the cloning process for the Instances-xvm machines.
Cancel button | Abort and close the dialog.
Migrate Instances-xvm Dialog | Description
| The Migrate Instances-xvm dialog is used to migrate (move) the Instances-xvm machines to another Sky Node.
Destination field | Lists available Sky Nodes to which the Instances-xvm machines can be migrated.
Migration field | The Migration field defines the migration method, which includes: MOVE Compute This will migrate the CPU, RAM, and Network resources to the target Sky Node. MOVE Compute and Data This will migrate the CPU, RAM, Network, and Disk resources to the target Sky Node.
Migrate button | Starts the migration process for the Instances-xvm machines.
Cancel button | Abort and close the dialog.

#### The instances-xvm Policy The following is a list of policy grants that define and regulate access permissions for both users and the API. To manage these policies, please use the Roles dialog.
Grants | Description | API Command
full | Grants full access | ALL
backup | Permits access to the Bakup Manager dialog. |
clone | Permits access to the "Clone" dialog. |
console | Permits the initiation of a Workspaces console session. | console
delete | Permits the deletion of the item. | delete
delete-backup | Permits the deletion of a backup image. | delete-backup
delete-snapshot | Permits the deletion of a snapshot image. | delete-snapshot
edit | Permits access to the "Edit" dialog. |
list | Permits listing in the List View area or as JSON objects. | list
list-backup | Permits listing backup images in the Backup Manager dialog. | list-backup
list-snapshot | Permits listing backup images in the Snapshot Manager dialog. | list-snapshot
migrate | Permits access to the "Migrate" dialog. |
new | Permits access to the new "Provisioning" dialog. |
process-template | Permits the execution of a template process. | process-template
restore-backup | Permits the restoration of a backup image. | restore-backup
restore-snapshot | Permits the restoration of a snapshot image. | restore-snapshot
save | Permits execution of the create or update process. | create, update
snapshot | Permits access to the Snapshot Manager dialog. |
start | Permits starting the instance. | start
start-backup | Permits starting the backup process. | start-backup
start-clone | Permits starting the clone process. | start-clone
start-migrate | Permits starting the migrate process. | start-migrate
start-snapshot | Permits starting the snapshot process. | start-snapshot
status | Permits retrieving the status of the instance. | status
stop | Permits stopping the instance. | stop
template | Permits access to the "Template Operations" dialog. |