Scaling
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Parallels DaaS automatically manages the power state of virtual machines based on demand, helping you balance performance and cost. This is controlled by your organization’s business hours and expected user activity.
To configure scaling:
Sign in to the Parallels DaaS Management Portal.
Navigate to:
Virtual Machines > Scaling
Settings in this section apply during your defined business days and hours.
Set the time zone in which your business hours apply.
Select the days users typically work (e.g., Monday to Friday).
Specify the active working hours (e.g., 09:00–17:00).
Define the expected number of concurrent users during business hours. This ensures that enough virtual machines are pre-started for instant access.
Settings here apply during off-hours (e.g., evenings, weekends).
Set the number of users expected during off-peak times. Tip: Set this to
0to enable on-demand startup and reduce costs.
Automatically sign out users after business hours to save on resource costs.
Configure a grace period (in minutes) before forcefully signing out users.
Enter a custom message to display before signing out users forcefully.
Automatically shut down idle environments during or outside business hours. Set the inactivity timeout (in minutes) to define when an environment is considered idle.
Use the 0 users outside business hours setting for cost-optimized environments.
Always set a clear sign-out message to prevent confusion or data loss.
Combine idle shutdown with scheduled business hours for maximum savings.
