# Scaling environment instances

When accessing the **Environments** screen, you will be redirected to the **Instances** page.\
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These instances are resources created to run applications and workloads in the cloud, configurable according to specific needs such as storage, memory, processing, databases, or other computational operations.\
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The Instances screen will display a table with the following information:

* **Instance**
* **Public IP**
* **Private IP**
* **CPU**
* **Memory (MEM)**
* **Sessions (SES)**
* **Status**

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#### Actions available on the Instances screen:

* **Perform a startup test.**
* **Manage sessions.**
* **Connect as.**

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Below is the step-by-step guide for performing each of these actions in **Scaling environments**:

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### Sessions

In the "Sessions" modal, you can view all users connected to the instance and terminate active connections if necessary.

#### To open the Sessions modal:

1. Click on ‘Sessions’ in the three dots next to the selected instance.
2. The modal will be displayed, showing the active sessions on the instance.<br>

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### To terminate a session:

1. Click on the red icon next to the user you want to disconnect.

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### &#x20;Opening Test

The "**Opening Test**" allows operators to test instances safely and without affecting the production environment.

To perform a startup test, follow these steps:&#x20;

1. Click on the three dots next to the desired instance.
2. Select the "**Opening Test**" option.
3. In the modal displayed, choose the client to be tested.
4. Decide whether to use a temporary user or an existing user.
5. Click "**Connect**" to start the test.

### Connect as&#x20;

The "**Connect as**" option allows the operator to access the instance with administrative permissions, enabling the view of applications and performing advanced actions.

To connect as, follow these steps:

1. Click on the three dots next to the desired instance.
2. Select "**Connect as Administrator**".
3. Enter the **Autosky** portal password.
4. Click "**Connect**".

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After connecting, you will be redirected to the user screen, where you can view the applications.
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