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You can use an API call to start Helper VMs from the pool at any time, in preparation for a task execution. Normally, IncrediBuild Cloud automatically starts VMs from the pool upon the execution of a task, in order to enable its acceleration. The VM starting process can take some time, and therefore in certain cases you may want to shorten the response time of the VMs, and to initiate the VM starting process before you actually execute your task. This way, the Helper VMs will be already up and running once you begin your task execution, and your acceleration results will be optimized.
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