> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-admin-guide/parallels-ras-21-administrators-guide/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi/manage-vdi/manage-templates-vdi/creating-a-vm-template/step-2-configure-the-template/optimization.md). # Optimization The **Optimization** page allows you to specify settings that will be used to optimize Windows running in hosts for best performance in a Parallels RAS environment. You can select Windows components, services, and other options that will be disabled, removed, or optimized to ensure a more efficient, streamlined, and improved delivery of virtual apps and desktops. For the complete description, please see [**Optimization**](/landing/ras-admin-guide/parallels-ras-21-administrators-guide/rd-session-hosts/manage-rd-session-hosts/manage-hosts-rd-session-hosts/view-and-modify-rd-session-host-properties/optimization.md). After reading the **Optimization** section mentioned above, please also note the following VDI specifics: * Optimization is disabled by default when you create a new template. If you plan to enable it, you should make a backup (create a full clone) of the source host before doing so. You can also create a template with optimization disabled, then create a snapshot, and only then enable optimization. Making a backup is a good idea because once optimization settings are applied, they cannot be rolled back. * To enable optimization for an existing template, the template must be in maintenance. A template in the "Ready" state has the **Optimization** tab disabled. * When optimization is enabled or modified for an existing template and the template exits the maintenance mode, the administrator will be asked to recreate existing hosts, so that optimization settings are applied to them. Note that hosts must be recreated (now or later) to receive optimization settings. * When optimization is applied to a template, its status changes to **Optimization in progress** (among others). At this stage, you can select the template in the list and click **Tasks** > **Stop optimization**, which will cancel the operation. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.parallels.com/landing/ras-admin-guide/parallels-ras-21-administrators-guide/virtual-desktop-infrastructure-vdi/manage-vdi/manage-templates-vdi/creating-a-vm-template/step-2-configure-the-template/optimization.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `build a script that syncs our docs to a CMS` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.