Softdrive’s Computer Fleets is a dynamic pool of virtual computers designed to automatically reset to a clean, optimized state after each use or after a predefined period of inactivity. These non-persistent environments ensure that every user session begins with a fresh, secure, and high-performing system, free from residual data or configuration changes. This model is ideal for organizations with rotating staff or continuous shift coverage, allowing multiple users to share computing resources efficiently without compromising performance or security. By resetting automatically when users sign out, shut down, or remain idle for a configured time, Softdrive’s non-persistent machines greatly reduce maintenance overhead, enhance reliability, and ensure consistent user experiences across the entire virtual fleet.
Features
Computer fleets can be configured from the Softnet dashboard to automatically reset on a schedule.
Idle timers can be set to automatically disconnect or shut down sessions after a defined period of inactivity.
Computer fleets can also be dynamically adjusted or modified as needed.
Computer fleets can be configured to join a domain automatically when they are started.
In this guide.
Access and View computer fleets
Creating fleets
Managing fleets
Deleting a fleet
Accessing fleets from the launcher
Access and View computer fleets
1. Log in to the Softdrive Dashboard
Open a browser and go to:
https://http://softnet.softdrive.co/Log in with your administrator or user credentials.
2. Navigate to the fleets tab under the more section. Then click on it.
3. Once a clicked will be able to view all templates.
Creating computer fleets
- On the Fleets screen, click on the create button.
- Choose the desired settings for your computer fleet.
Thea available settings are:
- Name: Name for the template.
- Operating system.
- GPU or CPU only: Depending if you want a dedicated Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) or CPU only.
- Performance tier: Where you choose the computer resources such us GPU/RAM/CPU
- Region: location for your fleet.
- Initial state: Where a template previously created can be assigned to your fleet machines
- Edit Schedule: Option to set a schedule for the fleet machines to operate.
- Number of computers to create.
Once all the fields have been filled, hit CREATE Fleet.
Managing computer fleets
When accessing a specific fleet, user is able to edit features like:
- The computer template
- The computer tiers (upgrade RAM,GPU, CPU resources)
- User assigned to the tiers.
- Configuration to the specific computer (idle disconnect timer & Idle Power off timer)
When a fleet is selected, computers within that fleet can be selected and these options are available:
- Delete
- Turn On Computers and Turn Off computers
Deleting computer
By pressing the delete button a fleet can be deleted (make sure all computers within the fleet are deleted before deleting the fleet)
Accessing from the launcher
From the launcher, end users will have access to a Fleets section, where they can view all available computer fleets. Each fleet will display the number of computers currently available and provide an option to “CLAIM” a computer to begin using it.
