The release path for an Alibaba Cloud Elasticsearch cluster depends on its billing method: pay-as-you-go clusters and expired subscription clusters can be released directly; unexpired subscription clusters must either be converted to pay-as-you-go and then released (no refund), or be unsubscribed for a refund (the system releases the cluster automatically). This topic describes the release method for each scenario and the corresponding procedure.
Release paths
Select a release path based on the billing method and expiration status of the cluster.
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Cluster status |
Release path |
Operation entry |
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Pay-as-you-go cluster |
Release directly |
Cluster list > |
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Subscription cluster (unexpired, no refund required) |
Convert to pay-as-you-go, then release |
Step 1: Cluster list > , see Switch from subscription to pay-as-you-go. Step 2: Follow the entry for "Pay-as-you-go cluster" to release. |
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Subscription cluster (unexpired, refund required) |
Unsubscribe (cluster is released automatically) |
Cluster list > . After the unsubscription is processed, the system refunds the order and releases the cluster automatically. See Unsubscribe and request a refund. |
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Subscription cluster (expired) |
Release directly |
Same as "Pay-as-you-go cluster". |
Precautions
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Releasing a cluster is an irreversible action that permanently deletes all its data. Back up the data before you proceed. For instructions, see manual backup and restoration.
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Release protection can be applied to a single cluster a maximum of three times. Use this feature with caution.
Procedure
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Log on to the Alibaba Cloud Elasticsearch console.
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In the left-side navigation pane, click Elasticsearch Clusters.
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In the top navigation bar, select a resource group and a region.
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In the cluster list, find the cluster to release. In the Actions column, click the
icon and select Release Cluster.Important-
If a cluster is in the Initializing state, the Release Cluster option is unavailable. Wait for the cluster to finish the change before you try to release it.
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This feature applies only to pay-as-you-go clusters and expired subscription clusters. To release an unexpired subscription cluster, use one of the following methods:
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Convert to pay-as-you-go, then release: In the Actions column of the cluster list, click . After the conversion, release the cluster. See Switch from subscription to pay-as-you-go.
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Unsubscribe: In the Actions column of the cluster list, click to start the unsubscription. Alternatively, go to the Alibaba Cloud console and choose Fees > Orders to open the unsubscription management page. See Unsubscribe and request a refund.
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In the dialog box, select or clear the Immediately Delete checkbox and click OK. A security verification, such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) or face verification, is required to finalize the release.
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If the Immediately Delete checkbox is cleared:
The release takes effect after a 24-hour grace period. After this period, all data is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. During the grace period, the cluster remains visible in the cluster list.
During the grace period, the following actions are available:
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Click the
icon and select Resume Cluster to restore the cluster. Billing resumes upon recovery. -
Click the
icon and select Delete. After the confirmation, the data is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. The cluster is removed from the console list, and all related resource information is cleared after 24 hours.
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If the Immediately Delete checkbox is selected:
After the confirmation, the data is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. The cluster is then removed from the console list, and all related resource information is cleared after 24 hours.
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