LCS VM Scheduler - Intelligent Virtual Machine Cost Optimization
Automate VM scheduling to reduce cloud infrastructure costs by up to 70%. Intelligent scheduling for working hours, multi-project support, flexible environment management, and seamless Azure AD integration. Deploy as cloud or on-premises solution.
Cloud Infrastructure Costs: The Hidden Challenge
Modern cloud infrastructure provides incredible flexibility, but running virtual machines 24/7 when they're only needed during business hours wastes significant resources. Development and testing environments often sit idle during nights and weekends, consuming budget while providing no value.
The Cost Problem
Standard DEV environment D13 v2 costs 771 USD per month for 730 hours. But most teams only need VMs during working hours (10 hours per day), which equals just 220 hours per month. That's 70% of costs going to waste!
The Challenge: Unnecessary VM Runtime
Enterprise development teams face several critical challenges:
- 24/7 Costs for 8-Hour Usage: VMs run continuously even when developers are offline
- Manual VM Management: Developers waste 30 minutes daily starting and stopping VMs
- Multi-Environment Complexity: Managing schedules across Development, Test, and Production environments
- Time Zone Coordination: Teams across different regions need flexible scheduling
- Project Isolation: Multiple projects require separate VM management
Traditional solutions involve manual scripts, calendar reminders, or leaving VMs running 24/7—all inefficient and costly approaches.
🚀 The Solution: Intelligent VM Scheduling
LCS VM Scheduler automates virtual machine lifecycle management, reducing infrastructure costs by up to 70% while eliminating manual overhead. The platform provides intelligent scheduling, multi-project support, and flexible deployment options.
Automated Cost Optimization
LCS Scheduler automatically starts and stops VMs based on your team's working hours, time zones, and project requirements. Save up to 70% on infrastructure costs while improving developer productivity.
💰 Cost Savings: Real Numbers
Server Cost Reduction
LCS Scheduler delivers immediate and measurable cost savings:
| VM Size | Processor | Regular Price | With Scheduler | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| e8 v3 | Intel® Xeon® Platinum 8370C | 425 USD | 128 USD | 297 USD |
| D13 v2 | Intel® Xeon® 8171M 2.1 GHz | 540 USD | 162 USD | 378 USD |
Developer Time Savings
Beyond infrastructure costs, LCS Scheduler eliminates daily manual VM management:
- ⏱️ 30 Minutes Saved Daily: Each developer typically spends 30 minutes per day manually starting and stopping VMs. With automated scheduling, this time is completely eliminated.
- 📈 Increased Productivity: Developers can focus on coding instead of infrastructure management.
- 🎯 Consistent Availability: VMs automatically start before working hours, ensuring resources are ready when needed.
✨ Key Features
🌍 Multi-Environment Management
- 📋 Unified Environment View: See all environments across all projects on a single page with powerful filtering capabilities.
- 🔍 Advanced Filtering: Filter environments by project, status, schedule type, or any custom field.
- 📊 Schedule Overview: Review schedules for all environments simultaneously to identify conflicts and optimize resource allocation.
- ⚙️ Flexible Configuration: Edit each environment individually and customize scheduling parameters to match your team's needs.
⏰ Intelligent Scheduling
Time Zone Support
Setup flexible schedules for each team member based on their time zone. Perfect for distributed teams working across different regions.
Workday & Weekend Schedules
Configure different schedules for workdays (WD) and weekends (WE). Optimize costs by keeping VMs off during non-working hours.
Automated Execution
VMs automatically start and stop based on your configured schedules. No manual intervention required.
Real-Time Status
Monitor VM status in real-time. See which VMs are running, scheduled, or stopped.
📁 Multi-Project Support
- 🎯 Unlimited Projects: Add as many projects as needed. Each project can have its own environments and schedules.
- 🔀 Flexible Organization: Work with multiple projects simultaneously or focus on a single project—your choice.
- 📊 Project-Level Filtering: Filter environments and schedules by project to focus on specific initiatives.
- ⚙️ Easy Configuration: Setup each project with custom properties and scheduling rules.
🔐 Flexible Access Control
Cloud Deployment
Deploy as a cloud-hosted solution for immediate access without infrastructure management.
On-Premises Option
Deploy on your own infrastructure for complete control and compliance with internal policies.
Single User Access
Perfect for individual developers or small teams. Simple setup with single-user authentication.
Azure AD Integration
Enterprise-ready authentication using standard Microsoft Azure Active Directory for seamless SSO integration.
💼 Use Cases
Development Teams
- • Automate DEV environment scheduling
- • Reduce infrastructure costs by 70%
- • Eliminate daily VM management tasks
- • Support distributed teams across time zones
QA & Testing
- • Schedule test environments for specific hours
- • Coordinate testing across multiple projects
- • Optimize costs for intermittent testing needs
- • Manage test environment lifecycles automatically
Enterprise IT
- • Centralized VM cost management
- • Multi-project resource optimization
- • Azure AD integration for security
- • On-premises deployment for compliance
🎯 Key Benefits Summary
Automatically optimize VM runtime to match actual usage patterns
Save 30 minutes per developer per day on VM operations
Support distributed teams with flexible time zone configurations
Manage multiple projects with independent scheduling rules
Azure AD integration for secure, SSO-enabled access
Cloud or on-premises deployment options
🚀 Getting Started
- Choose Deployment - Select cloud or on-premises deployment based on your requirements
- Configure Access - Setup single-user access or integrate with Azure AD
- Create Projects - Add projects to organize your environments
- Add Environments - Configure your VMs and environments
- Setup Schedules - Define working hours, time zones, and schedule rules
- Start Saving - Watch your infrastructure costs drop automatically
📊 Real-World Example
Example: Standard DEV Environment
D13 v2 VM running 24/7 = 730 hours/month
Cost: 771 USD/month (Central US)
D13 v2 VM scheduled for working hours (10h/day) = 220 hours/month
Cost: 231 USD/month
Savings: 540 USD/month (70% reduction)
🌟 Why Choose LCS VM Scheduler?
Proven Cost Savings
LCS Scheduler delivers measurable results—save up to 70% on VM costs while improving developer productivity. Start seeing benefits from day one.
Start saving money from the first day of deployment
Fully automated scheduling eliminates daily tasks
Time zone aware scheduling for distributed teams
Azure AD integration and on-premises deployment options
LCS VM Scheduler
Intelligent VM scheduling that grows with your business. Save costs. Improve productivity. Scale effortlessly.
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