Instance configurations and instance pools are used in OCI to manage groups of instances collectively: * Deleting Instance Configurations: An instance configuration cannot be deleted if it is currently associated with an instance pool. You must first disassociate or delete the instance pool before you can delete the instance configuration. * Reusing Instance Configurations: You can reuse the same instance configuration for multiple instance pools, which allows you to deploy identical groups of instances in different contexts. * Instance Pools: A single instance pool can only be associated with one instance configuration, ensuring uniformity across the instances in the pool. * Relevant OCI Documentation: * Instance Configuration Overview * Instance Pools Overview These references explain how to manage instance configurations and pools, including the rules for deletion.
