Define a scaling group

Before you begin:

1. Configure the base VM that will be scaled
2. Ensure that you have enough resources in your virtual datacenter to deploy up to the maximum number of cloned VMs, especially IP addresses

To create a scaling group:

1. Go to Virtual datacenters → Virtual appliances
2. Select the base VM, and from the menu on the VM icon, select the Create scaling group option
3. Enter the scaling parameters and rules
4. Click Save

When you save the scaling group, Abiquo will mark the VM icon with the scaling group symbol and display the scaling group name. If the minimum number of deployed VMs are not present and the scaling group is not in maintenance, Abiquo will create clones of the base VM and deploy them to reach the minimum size. The number in the bottom right-hand corner of the icon is the number of running VMs in the scaling group, including the base VM.

To open the scaling group and check its parameters, click the scaling group symbol in the top right-hand corner of the VM icon.