VM Watchdog

This application is based on Yandex Cloud Functions. It starts and stops a Yandex Compute Cloud virtual machine on a pre-set schedule.

Use it to shut VMs down automatically when they are not needed to save on idle resources.

The cost of application resources includes charges for the number of function calls, computing resources allocated to function execution, and outgoing traffic (see Yandex Cloud Functions pricing).

1. In the management console, select the folder where you want to deploy the application.
2. Select Cloud Apps.
3. On the left-hand panel, select Marketplace.
4. Select VM Watchdog and click Use.
5. Specify the following:
   • Application name.
   • (Optional) Application description.
   • Service account with the admin role for the folder, or select Auto to have the service account created when installing the application. This service account will be used to create the application resources.
   • Compute Cloud virtual machine ID.
   • Schedules for VM startup and shutdown as cron expressions.
6. Click Install and wait for the installation to complete.

• Launch and shut down services and applications on schedule

Yandex Cloud technical support responds to requests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The types of requests available and their response time depend on your pricing plan. You can activate paid support in the management console. Learn more about requesting technical support.