Create a cluster instance
OceanBase Database is a distributed database that consists of multiple, physically separate database units. These units are connected over a computer network to form a single logical entity called an OceanBase cluster. This topic describes how to create a Free Edition OceanBase cluster.
If you are new to ApsaraDB for OceanBase, you can use an enterprise-verified account to create a free trial cluster instance. For more information, see Free trial instructions for cluster instances.
Procedure
Log on to your Alibaba Cloud account. If you do not have an Alibaba Cloud account, follow the instructions to register for one. For more information, see Sign up for an Alibaba Cloud account.
Go to the OceanBase purchase page, and then create a tenant instance by selecting the billing method and specifying the basic configurations.
Configuration parameter
Description
Product Type
Select Subscription.
Instance Type
Select Cluster Instance.
Series
Standard Edition (Cloud Disk)
Region
Only the Hangzhou and Beijing regions are supported. Select a region as needed.
Deployment Solution
Dual-data center deployment
Node Specifications
Select 4 Cores 16 GB. The free trial is only available for cluster instances with 4 Cores 16 GB. If you select other specifications, you will be charged.
Zone
Select a zone with sufficient resources.
Storage Class
ESSD PL1 cloud disk
Storage Size
50 GB. If you select a different storage size, you will be charged.
Version
V4.1.x.x
Number of full-featured replicas
2
Select the quantity and subscription duration.
Configuration parameter
Description
Quantity
Select 1.
Duration
Select 1 Month.
Confirm that the configuration fee is CNY 0.00 and click Buy Now.
What to do next
Go to the product console to view the creation progress of the cluster instance. The creation of a 4-core, 16 GB cluster instance takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
After the cluster is created, click Modify Instance Name and change the cluster name to Experience Tutorial or another custom name.
References
To understand the concepts related to ApsaraDB for OceanBase, see the Glossary.