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# Machine Type

**Deka Flexi: Compute** provides various types of Virtual Machines (VMs) classified based on compute resources such as CPU, memory, and storage. Before creating a virtual machine on Deka Flexi, you should first evaluate your application requirements and workload. You can then select a VM type that best matches the available machine types. The following machine types are available in Deka Flexi:

1. **General** – Provides a balanced CPU-to-memory ratio suitable for general workloads.
2. **Compute Optimized** – Delivers high CPU performance and is optimized for compute-intensive workloads.
3. **Shared** – Provides a cost-effective option for running small applications with lower resource requirements.
4. **Memory Optimized** – Provides a higher memory-to-CPU ratio and is optimized for memory-intensive workloads.