> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/network-services/vm-auto-scaling/overview/features-benefits.md). # Features and Benefits ## Features * **Automatic Scaling** automatically adds or removes VM instances based on the need. It analyzes the resource consumption continuously and scales up the allotted resources when necessary to ensure that the application is always responsive and performing optimally. * **Customizable scaling policies** allow users to define custom scaling policies based on various parameters, such as CPU usage or network utilization and set the desired scaling parameters for the Auto Scaling group. * **Multiple granular scaling policies** allow you to specify the number of instance creations when the scaling threshold is reached. Users may choose a policy that best suits their workload requirements. * **Integration with other IONOS CLOUD services**, such as the ALB, enables users to optimize resource utilization and improve application scalability. ## Benefits VM Auto Scaling provides the following benefits: * **Improved resource utilization** enables you to allocate resources as needed, thus, improving resource utilization and cost efficiency. * **Improved application performance** ensures the application is always responsive and performing optimally, thus providing a better user experience. * **Improved scalability** allows you to scale the application easily and quickly, supporting business growth and increasing revenue. * **Reduced operational overhead** automates the scaling process, reducing the operational overhead of managing and maintaining VM instances. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.ionos.com/cloud/network-services/vm-auto-scaling/overview/features-benefits.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.