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# Instance Type

Instance Types allow grouping Machines into a pool defined by their capabilities. Providers can then allocate a portion of the Instance Type pool to a Tenant.

Deprecation history:

- `includeMachineAssociation` was deprecated in favor of `includeMachineAssignment` and was removed on July 26th, 2023 0:00 UTC. Please use `includeMachineAssignment` instead.
- `displayName` attribute was deprecated and removed on October 30, 2024 0:00 UTC. Please update your usage accordingly.