How to Effectively Manage and Optimize Multiple Virtual Machines on Doprax

1. Use Doprax’s Dashboard for Centralized Management

Our user-friendly interface serves as your command center for managing multiple virtual machines. It allows you to:

• View all active VMs in one place.
• Track resource usage like CPU, RAM, and storage.
• Easily start, stop, or delete VMs as needed.

Regularly check your dashboard to stay updated on your VMs’ performance and quickly address any inefficiencies.

2. Optimize Resource Allocation

Allocate the right amount of resources to each VM, depending on your project needs and size for efficiency.

• Assign just enough resources (CPU, memory, and disk space) to meet the demands of each VM. Avoid overprovisioning when allocating resources, as it can lead to resource wastage and higher costs, or underprovisioning, which can cause performance issues.
• Use flat-rate plans wisely. Our flat-rate plans let you choose predefined resource bundles. To keep costs down, choose plans that are most suited to your workload.

3. Billing for Cost Control

Doprax’s per-second billing ensures you only pay for the time your VMs are running. To optimize costs:

• Power off idle VMs when they’re not in use.
• Delete unused VMs promptly to stop unnecessary charges.

This flexibility is especially useful for short-term projects or testing environments.

4. Regularly Review and Optimize Your Infrastructure

Periodic reviews can uncover inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.

• Identify VMs that are underutilized or redundant and consolidate where possible.
• Evaluate your workload needs and adjust resource allocations accordingly.
• Transition older VMs to newer, more efficient configurations if needed.

5. Secure Your Virtual Machines

Maintaining a secure infrastructure is important when managing multiple VMs.

• Use strong passwords and SSH keys for VM access and keep them safe.
• Monitor access logs for any suspicious activity.

We offer security features that help protect your infrastructure, so make use of them to safeguard your data.

6. Clear Naming Conventions

Organize your VMs with clear naming conventions to simplify management. For example, include project names, dates, or resource details in your VM names for easy identification of specific VMs.

7. Take Advantage of Our Documentation and Support

We provide comprehensive documentation and rapid support responses to help you manage your VMs effectively or for any inquiry or complaint.

Conclusion

Managing multiple virtual machines on Doprax does not have to be complicated. You can build an efficient and cost-effective infrastructure by taking advantage of our platform's features, optimizing resource allocation, automating processes, and being security-conscious.

Use these tips to ensure that your VMs run smoothly and effectively.