{"id":53986,"date":"2026-05-28T17:04:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T17:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/accuweb.cloud\/resource\/?post_type=cs_article&p=53986"},"modified":"2026-06-01T07:26:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T07:26:27","slug":"instance-overview","status":"publish","type":"cs_article","link":"https:\/\/accuweb.cloud\/resource\/cs\/instance-overview","title":{"rendered":"Instance Overview in the AccuWeb Cloud Dashboard"},"content":{"rendered":"

Instance Overview in the AccuWeb Cloud Dashboard<\/h1>\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n

The Instance Overview<\/b> page in the AccuWeb Cloud Dashboard provides a centralized view of your virtual machine (VM) instance. It allows you to monitor the instance status, review configuration details, track resource usage, and perform common management tasks from a single interface.<\/p>\n

This page is designed to simplify day-to-day VM administration by providing quick access to operational controls and performance metrics.<\/p>\n

Accessing the Instance Overview Page<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  1. Log in to the AccuWeb Cloud Dashboard.<\/li>\n
  2. Navigate to the Instances<\/b> section.<\/li>\n
  3. Select the required virtual machine instance.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"Instances\"<\/a><\/p>\n

    Once selected, the system redirects you to the Virtual Machine Overview<\/b> page, where you can view detailed instance information and management options.<\/p>\n

    Action Buttons<\/h2>\n

    The Action Buttons<\/b> section provides quick access to common VM management tasks.<\/p>\n

    For quick actions from the instance listing page:<\/p>\n

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    1. Locate the required instance.<\/li>\n
    2. Click the three-dot menu<\/b> on the right side of the instance entry.<\/li>\n
    3. Select the desired action.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      \"Action<\/a><\/p>\n

      You can also click directly on the instance name to access the full Virtual Machine Overview<\/b> page for additional management options.<\/p>\n

      \"Virtual<\/a><\/p>\n

      Available Actions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Action<\/b><\/td>\nDescription<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Refresh<\/td>\nUpdates the instance status and refreshes page information.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Console Access<\/td>\nOpens the VM console for direct interaction with the instance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      VM Volume Snapshots<\/td>\nDisplays existing snapshots or allows creation of a new VM snapshot for backup or recovery purposes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Power Off<\/td>\nShuts down the virtual machine.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Reboot<\/td>\nRestarts the VM instance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Attach ISO for VM<\/td>\nMounts an ISO image to the VM for installation, troubleshooting, or recovery operations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Delete<\/td>\nPermanently deletes the virtual machine instance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Important:<\/b> Deleting an instance is irreversible unless a backup or snapshot is available.<\/p>\n

      Instance Information<\/b>\"Instance<\/a><\/p>\n

      The Instance Information<\/b> section displays the primary details of the virtual machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Field<\/b><\/td>\nDescription<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Instance Name<\/td>\nDisplays the assigned VM name.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Created On<\/td>\nShows the date and time when the instance was created.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Status<\/td>\nIndicates the current operational state of the VM, such as Running or Stopped.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Instance Details<\/h2>\n

      The Instance Details<\/b> section provides additional information about the VM environment and deployment.<\/p>\n

      \"Instance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Field<\/b><\/td>\nDescription<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Location<\/td>\nDisplays the datacenter region where the VM is hosted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Operating System<\/td>\nShows the operating system installed on the instance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Cost<\/td>\nDisplays the total accumulated usage cost for the VM.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Resource Specifications<\/h2>\n

      The Resource Specifications<\/b> section provides configuration details and network information associated with the virtual machine.<\/p>\n

      \"Resource<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Field<\/b><\/td>\nDescription<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Label<\/td>\nCustom label assigned to the VM for identification purposes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      CPU<\/td>\nNumber of virtual CPUs allocated to the instance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      RAM<\/td>\nTotal memory allocated to the VM.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Disk Size<\/td>\nAllocated storage capacity for the instance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Public IP Address<\/td>\nPublicly accessible IP address assigned to the VM.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Private IP Address<\/td>\nInternal network IP address used for private communication.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Network<\/td>\nDisplays the associated network configuration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Username<\/td>\nDefault login username for the virtual machine.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Password<\/td>\nPassword configured for VM access.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Affinity Group<\/td>\nDefines VM placement rules for workload distribution and optimized performance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Tag<\/td>\nLabels used for organization and resource categorization.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Adding a Tag<\/h2>\n

      To add a tag to the instance:<\/p>\n

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      1. Click Add Tag<\/b>.<\/li>\n
      2. Enter the required Key<\/b> and Value<\/b>.<\/li>\n
      3. Click Submit<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Tags help organize and identify resources efficiently, especially in multi-instance environments.<\/p>\n

        Resource Usage<\/h2>\n

        The Resource Usage<\/b> section provides performance metrics and usage statistics for the virtual machine.<\/p>\n

        These metrics help monitor system health, identify resource bottlenecks, and analyze VM activity over time.<\/p>\n

        \"Resource<\/a><\/p>\n

        Available Metrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Metric<\/b><\/td>\nDescription<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Disk Size<\/td>\nDisplays current disk usage capacity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Network Traffic<\/td>\nShows network activity metrics over a selected time range. By default, data is displayed for the last 24 hours.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        CPU Usage<\/td>\nDisplays the current percentage of CPU utilization.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        RAM Usage<\/td>\nShows current memory consumption by the instance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        Monitoring these metrics regularly can help maintain optimal VM performance and resource allocation.<\/p>\n

        Best Practices<\/h2>\n