> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.aviatrix.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Scaling > This section provides the purpose, elements, and actions performed on the Scaling pages. This section provides the purpose, elements, and actions performed on the **Scaling** pages. ## Purpose The **Auto Right-Sizing** page provides options to configure automatic resizing of cloud resources based on utilization metrics to optimize performance and cost. ## Elements Scaling: Auto Right Sizing * **Actions button**: Performs bulk Resize Gateway Instances, Dismiss Recommendations, and Ignore Recommendations from VPC/VNets, on selected Gateway instances. * **Settings button**: Changes monitoring frequency, excludes VPC/VNets, and disables Auto Right-Sizing. * **Aviatrix Standard Sizes**: Displays Aviatrix standard sizes versus cloud provider sizes for better comparison. * **Auto Right-Sizing table**: Displays Gateway Instances and their right-sizing recommendations based on utilization metrics. ## Actions To view right-sizing recommendations for gateway instances: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Right-Sizing**.
The Auto Right-Sizing page appears with a table of gateway instances and their recommendations. 2. Optionally, click a gateway instance to view details. 3. Optionally, review **Aviatrix Standard Sizes** to compare Aviatrix sizes with cloud provider sizes. The table displays gateway instances with their current size, recommended size, CPU and memory utilization, and network throughput. ### Parameter Details | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description | | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Gateway Instance | The name of the gateway instance being evaluated for right-sizing. | | Current Size | The current size of the gateway instance. | | Recommended Size | The suggested size for the gateway instance based on utilization metrics. | | CPU Utilization | The average CPU usage percentage of the gateway instance over a specified period. | | Memory Utilization | The average memory usage percentage of the gateway instance over a specified period. | | Network Throughput | The average network throughput of the gateway instance over a specified period. | | Last Evaluated | The timestamp of the last evaluation for right-sizing recommendations. | To resize gateway instances based on Auto Right-Sizing recommendations: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Right-Sizing**.
The Auto Right-Sizing page appears with a table of gateway instances. 2. Select one or more gateway instances. 3. Click **Actions** and select **Resize Now** to resize immediately, or **Schedule Resize** to schedule during a maintenance window. 4. If **Resize Now**, click **Resize Now** to confirm. 5. If **Schedule Resize**, select a maintenance window or click **+ Maintenance Window** to create one, then click **Schedule Resize**. A notification appears when the resize is initiated. Monitor the status on **Monitoring** > **Notifications** > **Tasks** or **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Events**. To dismiss recommendations for the current monitoring period: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Right-Sizing**.
The Auto Right-Sizing page appears with a table of gateway instances. 2. Do one of the following: select one or more gateway instances and click **Actions** > **Dismiss Recommendations**; or click the vertical ellipsis next to a gateway instance and select **Dismiss Recommendation**; or click a gateway instance to view details, then click **Resize** > **Dismiss Recommendation**. 3. Click **Dismiss** when prompted. Dismissed recommendations may display again during the next monitoring period. Use **Ignore Recommendations from VPC/VNets** if you do not want them to display in subsequent periods. To ignore recommendations so they do not display in subsequent monitoring periods: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Right-Sizing**.
The Auto Right-Sizing page appears with a table of gateway instances. 2. Do one of the following: select one or more gateway instances and click **Actions** > **Ignore Recommendations from VPC/VNets**; or click the vertical ellipsis next to a gateway instance and select **Ignore Recommendations from this VPC/VNet**; or click a gateway instance to view details, then click **Resize** > **Ignore Recommendations from this VPC/VNet**. 3. Click **Ignore** when prompted. The VPC/VNet is added to the Excluded VPC/VNets list in Auto Right-Sizing Settings. To include it again, open **Settings** and remove it from the Excluded VPC/VNets list. To configure monitoring frequency and exclude VPC/VNets: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Right-Sizing**.
The Auto Right-Sizing page appears. 2. Click **Settings**.
The Auto Right-Sizing Settings dialog appears. 3. Select the **Monitoring Frequency**: Every 24 hours, Every 12 hours, or Every hour. 4. Select the **VPC/VNets** to exclude from the monitoring scan. 5. Optionally, disable Auto Right-Sizing if needed. 6. Click **Save**. A message indicates when the next monitoring scan is scheduled. To include VPC/VNets again, remove them from the Excluded VPC/VNets field and click **Save**. ### Parameter Details | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description | | ------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Monitoring Frequency | How often recommendations are generated: Every 24 hours, Every 12 hours, or Every hour. | | Excluded VPC/VNets | VPC/VNets excluded from monitoring and recommendations. | | Disable Auto Right-Sizing | Turn off Auto Right-Sizing for the account. | ## Purpose The **Events** page logs scaling-related activities, including gateway instance resizing events that are in progress or have completed. You can view the event list and details for each event. ## Elements Scaling: Events * **Events table**: Displays Timestamp, Gateway Instance, VPC/VNet, Initiation, Action, and Status of scaling-related events. \* **Event Brief**: Provides brief details of a selected event from the Events table. ## Actions To view scaling-related events: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Events**.
The Events page appears with a table of scaling events. 2. Optionally, use filters or search to find specific events. 3. Review the table for event Timestamp, Gateway Instance, VPC/VNet, Initiation (Auto Right-Sizing or Manual Resize), Action (Resized, Dismissed), and Status (In Progress, Success, Error). The table displays all right-sizing events that are in progress or have completed. Status shows In Progress, Success, or Error; hover over the tooltip next to Error status for details. ### Parameter Details | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description | | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Timestamp | The date and time when the scaling event occurred. | | Gateway Instance | The name of the gateway instance involved in the scaling event. | | VPC/VNet | The VPC or VNet associated with the scaling event. | | Initiation | The source of the scaling event (Auto Right-Sizing, Manual Resize, or Deleted Maintenance Window). | | Action | The type of action taken (Resized, Dismissed). | | Status | The current status (In Progress, Success, Error). Hover over the tooltip for error details. | To view details for a specific scaling event: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Events**.
The Events page appears with a table of scaling events. 2. Click an event in the table.
The Event Brief pane on the right shows details for the selected event. The Event Brief pane displays detailed information about the scaling event. ## Purpose The **Maintenance Windows** page shows configured maintenance windows for the scaling operations. You can view, create, edit, and delete maintenance windows for scheduling Auto Right-Sizing resize operations. ## Elements Scaling: Maintenance Windows * **+ Maintenance Window button**: Starts the process to create a new maintenance window. \* **Maintenance Windows table**: Shows Name, Schedule, Maintenance Window Length, Runs, Next Window, and Actions for each maintenance window. ## Actions To view configured maintenance windows: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Maintenance Windows**.
Click **Maintenance Windows** in the sub-tabs. 2. The Maintenance Windows page appears with a table of configured maintenance windows. 3. Review Name, Schedule, Maintenance Window Length, Runs, and Next Window for each maintenance window. The table displays all maintenance windows used for scheduling Auto Right-Sizing resize operations. ### Parameter Details | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description | | ------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | | Name | The name assigned to the maintenance window. | | Schedule | The recurrence pattern (Daily, Weekly, Monthly). | | Maintenance Window Length | The duration of the maintenance window (minimum 4 hours). | | Runs | The total number of maintenance runs scheduled. | | Next Window | The date and time of the next scheduled maintenance window. | | Actions | Options to edit, delete, and view the maintenance window. | To create a new maintenance window: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Maintenance Windows**.
Click **Maintenance Windows** in the sub-tabs. 2. Click **+ Maintenance Window**.
The Create Maintenance Window dialog appears. 3. Enter **Name**, **Start** (date and time; adjusted to nearest 30-minute UTC interval), **Repeat** (Daily, Weekly, or Monthly), **Every**, **On** (days for Weekly; day options for Monthly), and **Maintenance Window Length** (minimum 4 hours). 4. Click **Save**. The maintenance window is created and appears in the table. Use it when scheduling resize operations from the Auto Right-Sizing tab. ### Parameter Details | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description | | ------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Name | Name of the maintenance window. | | Start | Date and time to start. Adjusted to nearest 30-minute UTC interval. | | Repeat | Daily, Weekly, or Monthly. | | Every | Number of days/weeks/months between runs. | | On | Days of week (Weekly) or day options (Monthly). | | Maintenance Window Length | Duration (minimum 4 hours). | To edit a maintenance window: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Maintenance Windows**.
Click **Maintenance Windows** in the sub-tabs. 2. Locate the maintenance window and click the **Edit** icon on the row.
The Edit Maintenance Window dialog appears. 3. Make the changes needed (Name, Start, Repeat, Every, On, Maintenance Window Length). 4. Click **Save**. A notification appears confirming the changes. You cannot edit a maintenance window that is currently running; stop it first. To delete a maintenance window: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Maintenance Windows**.
Click **Maintenance Windows** in the sub-tabs. 2. Locate the maintenance window and click the **Delete** icon on the row.
The Delete Maintenance Window dialog appears. 3. Select the checkbox to confirm that all scheduled events associated with the maintenance window will be canceled. 4. Click **Delete**. The maintenance window is deleted. You cannot delete a maintenance window that is currently running; stop it first. ## Purpose The **Upcoming** page shows upcoming maintenance windows for the scaling operations. You can view the list of upcoming windows and the order of scheduled events that will run during each window. ## Elements Scaling: Upcoming Maintenance Windows * **Upcoming Maintenance Windows table**: Shows Scheduled Start Time, Maintenance Window, Scheduled Events, and Maintenance Window Length for each upcoming maintenance window. ## Actions To view upcoming maintenance windows: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Maintenance Windows**.
Click **Upcoming** in the sub-tabs. 2. The Upcoming page appears with a table of upcoming maintenance windows. 3. Review Scheduled Start Time, Maintenance Window, Scheduled Events, and Maintenance Window Length for each upcoming window. The table displays when each maintenance window is scheduled to run and how many scaling events are queued. ### Parameter Details | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description | | ------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Scheduled Start Time | The date and time when the maintenance window is scheduled to start. | | Maintenance Window | The name of the maintenance window. | | Scheduled Events | The number of scaling events scheduled during the maintenance window. Click the hyperlink to view details. | | Maintenance Window Length | The duration of the maintenance window. | To view the order of events that will occur during a maintenance window: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Maintenance Windows**.
Click **Upcoming** in the sub-tabs. 2. The Upcoming page appears with a table of upcoming maintenance windows. 3. Click the hyperlink in the **Scheduled Events** column next to a maintenance window.
The View Scheduled Events dialog appears with the order of operations that will occur during the maintenance window. 4. Optionally, delete scheduled events using the Delete icon next to a gateway instance. 5. Click **Close**. The dialog shows the order of resize operations that will run during the maintenance window. Gateway instances may be skipped if they are already at the recommended size. ## Purpose The **Runs** page shows past maintenance window runs for the scaling operations. You can view the list of runs and the events that occurred during each run. ## Elements Scaling: Maintenance Runs * **Maintenance Runs table**: Shows Start Time, Maintenance Window, Windows Length, Status, and Events for each past maintenance window run. ## Actions To view past maintenance window runs: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Maintenance Windows**.
Click **Runs** in the sub-tabs. 2. The Runs page appears with a table of past maintenance window runs. 3. Review Start Time, Maintenance Window, Windows Length, Status, and Events for each run. The table displays the history of maintenance window runs and how many scaling events occurred during each run. ### Parameter Details | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description | | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Start Time | The date and time when the maintenance window run started. | | Maintenance Window | The name of the maintenance window. | | Windows Length | The duration of the maintenance window run. | | Status | The current status (Completed, In Progress). | | Events | The number of scaling events that occurred. Click the hyperlink to view details. | To view events that occurred during a maintenance window run: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Maintenance Windows**.
Click **Runs** in the sub-tabs. 2. The Runs page appears with a table of past maintenance window runs. 3. Click the **Events** link next to a maintenance window run.
The Events History dialog appears with the events that occurred during the run. 4. Review the event status (In Progress, Success, Error, Skipped) for each gateway instance. 5. Click **Close**. The dialog shows the order and status of resize operations that ran during the maintenance window. Skipped events may indicate the gateway was already at the recommended size, the window was not long enough, or the window was stopped by a user. ## Purpose The **Auto Cycles** page creates and manages automated scaling cycles that resize or power gateway instances on a recurring schedule. Each cycle defines an enter operation (scale up or power on) and an exit operation (scale down or power off) according to a configured frequency and time. ## Elements Scaling: Auto Cycles * **+ Auto Cycle button**: Opens the Create Auto Cycle dialog. * **Aviatrix Standard Sizes button**: Displays the table of Aviatrix standard gateway sizes alongside the equivalent cloud provider instance sizes. * **Auto Cycles table**: Displays configured cycles and their key properties. * **Edit button**: Opens the Edit Auto Cycle dialog for the selected cycle. * **Delete button**: Removes the selected cycle and cancels all its scheduled operations. * **Actions menu (**⋮**)**: Provides Pause, Resume, View Upcoming Schedule, and View Runs options for the selected cycle. ## Actions To view configured auto cycles: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Cycles**.
The Auto Cycles page appears with the Auto Cycles table. 2. Refer to the Parameter Details table for the details of each cycle. 3. Optionally, use **Search** or the table toolbar filters to narrow rows. ### Parameter Details | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description | | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Name | The name of the auto cycle. | | Type | The cycle operation type: **Scale** (resize gateways) or **Power** (power gateways on and off). | | Schedule | A human-readable summary of the cycle's enter and exit schedule, including target sizes and times. | | Gateways | The number of gateways assigned to this cycle. Click the number to view or manage the gateway list. | | Next Run | The date and time of the next scheduled cycle execution. Displays **Cycle Paused** when the cycle is paused and **Cycle Ended** when the cycle has no future occurrences. | To create an auto cycle: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Cycles**. 2. Click **+ Auto Cycle**.
The Create Auto Cycle dialog appears. 3. Enter a **Name** for the cycle. 4. Select the **Operation Type**: **Scale** to resize gateways, or **Power** to power gateways on and off. 5. Select a **Start Date** for the first occurrence. 6. Configure the schedule fields for the selected operation type. Refer to the Parameter Details table. 7. Optionally, configure an end condition under **End Date**. 8. Click **Save**. The new cycle appears in the Auto Cycles table. ### Parameter Details **Common fields** | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description | | ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Name | Enter a unique name for the cycle. The name cannot contain spaces. | | Operation Type | Select **Scale** to resize gateway instances on a schedule, or **Power** to power gateway instances on and off on a schedule. Cannot be changed after the cycle is created. | | Start Date | The date on which the first cycle occurrence is scheduled. | | End Date | Select **No End Date** to run the cycle indefinitely, **End Date** to stop after a specific date, or **End After** to stop after a specified number of occurrences. | **Scale cycle fields** | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description | | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Repeat | The recurrence frequency: **Daily**, **Weekly**, **Monthly**, or **Yearly**. | | Every | The interval between occurrences (for example, every 2 weeks). | | On (enter) | The day on which the scale-up operation runs (Weekly: day of week; Monthly: day of month; Yearly: month and day). Not shown for Daily. | | Scale To (enter) | The target t-shirt size for the scale-up operation: **xsmall**, **small**, **medium**, **large**, **xlarge**, or **xxlarge**. | | At (enter) | The time at which the scale-up operation runs. Times are in 15-minute increments. | | On (exit) | The day on which the scale-down operation runs. | | Scale To (exit) | The target t-shirt size for the scale-down operation. | | At (exit) | The time at which the scale-down operation runs. | **Power cycle fields** | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description | | ---------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | On | The days of the week on which the power cycle runs. Select one or more days. | | Start At | The time at which gateways are powered on. Times are in 15-minute increments. | | Stop At | The time at which gateways are powered off. | To edit an existing auto cycle: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Cycles**. 2. Locate the cycle in the table and click **Edit**.
The Edit Auto Cycle dialog appears. 3. Update the cycle parameters. The **Operation Type** field cannot be changed after the cycle is created. Refer to the Parameter Details table in Create an Auto Cycle. 4. Click **Save**. The cycle is updated in the Auto Cycles table. To delete an auto cycle: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Cycles**. 2. Locate the cycle in the table and click **Delete**. 3. Select the acknowledgment checkbox confirming that all scheduled scaling operations associated with this cycle will be canceled. 4. Click **Delete**. The cycle is removed from the Auto Cycles table and all pending operations are canceled. To pause an auto cycle: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Cycles**. 2. Locate the cycle in the table and click the **Actions** menu (**⋮**). 3. Click **Pause**.
A confirmation dialog appears. 4. Click **Pause** to confirm. The cycle is paused. Every scheduled run is suspended until the cycle is resumed. The table shows **Cycle Paused** in the **Next Run** column. To resume a paused auto cycle: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Cycles**. 2. Locate the cycle in the table and click the **Actions** menu (**⋮**). 3. Click **Resume**. The cycle resumes its schedule and the next run time is shown in the **Next Run** column. ## Purpose The **Upcoming** page shows the next scheduled executions for all active auto cycles. You can preview what operations are planned and skip individual occurrences without deleting the cycle. ## Elements Scaling: Auto Cycles Upcoming * **Upcoming table**: Displays the next scheduled execution for each active cycle. * **Skip button**: Skips the next occurrence for the selected cycle. * **Restore button**: Restores a previously skipped occurrence. ## Actions To view upcoming auto cycle executions: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Cycles**.
Click **Upcoming** in the sub-tabs. 2. The Upcoming page appears with a table of the next scheduled executions. 3. Refer to the Parameter Details table for the details of each row. ### Parameter Details | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description | | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Scheduled Start Time | The date and time when the next cycle execution is scheduled to begin. A **Skipped** chip appears if the occurrence has been skipped. | | Name | The name of the auto cycle. | | Type | The cycle operation type: **Scale** or **Power**. | | Operation | A summary of the scheduled enter and exit operations, including target sizes and times. | | Gateway Instances | The number of gateways assigned to this cycle. | To skip the next scheduled execution of a cycle: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Cycles**.
Click **Upcoming** in the sub-tabs. 2. Hover over the row for the cycle whose next run you want to skip.
The **Skip** button appears. 3. Click **Skip**.
A confirmation dialog appears. 4. Click **Skip** to confirm. The occurrence is marked as **Skipped**. Future runs in the schedule are not affected. To undo a skip and restore the next occurrence: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Cycles**.
Click **Upcoming** in the sub-tabs. 2. Locate the row showing **Skipped** in the **Scheduled Start Time** column. 3. Click **Restore**. The skip is undone and the occurrence is restored to the schedule. ## Purpose The **Runs** page shows the execution history for all auto cycles. You can review past runs, their status, and the gateway-level resize details for each operation. ## Elements Scaling: Auto Cycles Runs * **Runs table**: Displays past auto cycle executions and their outcome. * **Expandable row**: Shows per-gateway resize details for a selected run. ## Actions To view the execution history for auto cycles: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Cycles**.
Click **Runs** in the sub-tabs. 2. The Runs page appears with a table of past executions. 3. Refer to the Parameter Details table for the details of each row. 4. Optionally, click a row to expand it and view per-gateway operation details. ### Parameter Details | CoPilot Parameter Name | Description | | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Start Time | The date and time when the run began. | | Auto Cycle Name | The name of the auto cycle that triggered the run. | | Type | The cycle operation type: **Scale** or **Power**. | | Gateways | The number of gateways involved in the run. | | # of Operations | The total number of individual gateway resize operations in the run (enter and exit combined). | | Status | The overall run status: **Pending**, **In Progress**, **Success**, or **Failed**. The status includes a count of completed versus total operations (for example, **Success (3/3)**). | To view the per-gateway resize details for a run: 1. Go to **Cloud Fabric** > **Scaling** > **Auto Cycles**.
Click **Runs** in the sub-tabs. 2. Locate the run in the table and click the row to expand it.
The detail panel appears below the row, showing each gateway's resize operation, operation type (enter or exit), and individual status. 3. Click the row again to collapse the detail panel.