These machine types are used depending on the scale and flexibility of your automation needs:
Machine Template:
A machine template allows you to define a single machine configuration that can be assigned to multiple robots dynamically.
Use Case: It is used when you want to scale robots across different machines or virtual environments without having to manually configure each robot with its own machine. It provides flexibility when your environment involves multiple bots on multiple machines.
Scenario: Ideal for organizations with large deployments, where the same robot configuration is shared across various virtual machines in a pool.
Elastic Robot Pool:
Elastic Robot Pool is a feature that helps dynamically scale the number of attended or unattended robots based on demand.
Use Case: Use this when you need to elastically scale the number of robots based on workload, especially during peak times or for projects that experience unpredictable traffic. It helps optimize resource usage and minimize costs by scaling the robot count up or down based on actual needs.
Scenario: Best for large-scale automation where workloads fluctuate throughout the day or week. It’s also suited for cloud environments where infrastructure resources need to be optimized.
Cloud Robot – Serverless:
Serverless robots run directly in UiPath’s cloud, without the need for any infrastructure or virtual machines set up by the user.
Use Case: This is useful when you don’t want to manage the infrastructure or deal with maintenance. You only pay for the execution time of the robot, making it an ideal solution for event-driven or sporadic tasks.
Scenario: Best for businesses that want to leverage the benefits of cloud computing, especially when the automation tasks are small, event-driven, and don’t require always-on robots.
These options provide different ways to manage your robots and resources depending on the scale, complexity, and cost efficiency required by your automation processes.
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