# Actions

Available options in the Actions dropdown can include:

Suspend
:   Puts the VM in a suspended state without shutting down the OS.

Stop/Start/Restart Server
:   Stops, Starts or Restarts the Virtual Machine.

Import as Image
:   Clones and exports VM in its current state to target Storage provider and adds a Virtual Image record with metadata matching the source Instance configuration.

Clone to Image
:   Clones and converts VM in its current state to image in the source Cloud and adds a Virtual Image record with metadata matching the source Instance configuration.

Lock/Unlock Instance
:   A locked Instance cannot be deleted until it is unlocked.

Reconfigure
:   The Reconfigure action allows service plan, disk, CPU, memory, networks and storage controller changes. Available options depend on the type and Plan configuration. Some resize actions require an Instance restart.

Clone
:   Creates a new Instance from the Instance at its current state.

Backup
:   Immediately executes a backup of the Instance. This is only available for Instances with backups enabled.

Run Task
:   Select a currently-configured Task to run against the Instance. Tasks can be created and edited in Library > Automation.

Add Node
:   Adds an additional node to the configuration. Additional options and configurations are required in the add node wizard depending on Instance configuration and type.

Eject Disk
:   Ejects attached disks (ISOs).

Clone to Template (VMware)
:   Creates a new VMware Template from the Instance with corresponding VM Essentials Virtual Image record.

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Scrolling down in the Actions dropdown may be necessary to see all options.
