Overview

A Computer Pool is a collection of cloud computers that can be centrally managed and shared among users within an organization.

Computer Pools simplify:

• User access management
• Shared desktop environments
• Resource allocation
• Pool-based computer assignments

Administrators can create pools, assign computers, assign users or groups, and control whether multiple users can connect simultaneously.

Applies To

• Softnet Dashboard
• Computer Pools
• Softdrive Administrators
• Shared Cloud PCs
• User and Group Assignments

Prerequisites

• Administrator access to Softnet
• Existing cloud computers
• Users and/or Groups already created

Procedure

1. View Existing Computer Pools

1. Log in to:
    https://softnet.softdrive.co/ 
2. Navigate to:

   Compute → Computer Pools

From this page, administrators can:

• View all computer pools in the organization
• View the number of computers in each pool
• View the number of assigned users
• Search for specific pools
• Filter computer pools as needed
• Switch between List View and Grid View
  

2. Create a Computer Pool

Computer Pools allow organizations to share groups of computers among users while simplifying administration and assignment management.

1. Click:

   Create

2. Enter a:

   Pool Name

3. Configure:

   Multiple Streams

Multiple Streams Configuration

• Enable Multiple Streams
  Allows multiple users to connect to the same cloud PC simultaneously.
• Disable Multiple Streams
  Restricts access so only one user can connect to a cloud PC at a time.

This setting is useful for environments such as:

• Training rooms
• Shared workstations
• Call centers
• Shift-based teams

3. Assign Users or Groups to a Pool

After creating a pool, administrators can assign:

• Individual users
• Groups

Using Groups simplifies administration because permissions and pool assignments can be managed centrally.

1. Open the Computer Pool
2. Click:

   Users

3. Select the users or groups that should have access
4. Click:

   Update Users

4. Edit a Computer Pool

Administrators can modify pool configuration at any time.

1. Navigate to:

   Compute → Computer Pools

2. Select the pool to modify
3. Click:

   Edit

From the Edit screen, administrators can:

• Rename the pool
• Add or remove assigned users
• Add or remove assigned groups
• Add or remove assigned computers
• Modify Multiple Streams settings

5. Delete a Computer Pool

If a pool is no longer needed, it can be removed without deleting the underlying cloud computers.

1. Open the Computer Pool
2. Click the:

   Delete

   button
3. Confirm the deletion

Deleting a Computer Pool removes the pool configuration and assignments only. The cloud computers themselves are not deleted.

Using Groups with Computer Pools

Computer Pools fully support the new Groups functionality available under:

Users Management → Groups

Instead of assigning users individually, administrators can:

• Create Groups
• Add users to Groups
• Assign entire Groups to Computer Pools

This significantly simplifies administration for large teams or departments.

Expected Result

Administrators can successfully create, manage, edit, and assign Computer Pools to users and groups within the Softnet Dashboard.

Troubleshooting

• Verify users or groups exist before assignment
• Ensure the administrator account has permission to manage pools
• Refresh the dashboard if recent changes do not appear immediately
• Confirm assigned computers are active and available
• If issues persist, contact support@softdrive.co