This topic describes how to create an ApsaraDB RDS for MariaDB instance in the ApsaraDB RDS console. You can also call an API operation to create an ApsaraDB RDS for MariaDB instance.
Billing
For more information, see Pricing, billable items, and billing methods.
Prerequisites
You have an Alibaba Cloud account. For more information, see Sign up with Alibaba Cloud.
Procedure
In the left-side navigation pane, click Instances. In the top navigation bar, select the region where your RDS instance resides. Then, you can view the RDS instance that you created.

What to do next
After the RDS instance is created, you must configure IP address whitelists or security groups and create accounts on the RDS instance. If you want to connect to the RDS instance over the Internet, you must also apply for a public endpoint. After you connect to the RDS instance, you can migrate data to the RDS instance. For more information, see the following topics:
FAQ
- After I create an RDS instance, why does the ApsaraDB for RDS console not respond
and why am I unable to find the RDS instance that I created?
This issue may occur due to the following two reasons:
- The RDS instance that you created does not reside in the selected region.
In the top navigation bar, select the region where the RDS instance resides. Then, you can find the RDS instance that you created.
- The selected zone cannot provide sufficient resources.
Resources in zones are dynamically allocated. After you submit your purchase order, the selected zone may be unable to provide sufficient resources. As a result, the RDS instance cannot be created. In this case, we recommend that you select another zone and try again. If the RDS instance cannot be created, you can go to the Orders page in the Billing Management console to view the refunded fees.
- The RDS instance that you created does not reside in the selected region.
- How do I authorize a RAM user to manage my RDS instance?
For more information, see Use RAM to manage ApsaraDB for RDS permissions.
- If my RDS instance resides in a VPC, how many private IP addresses does it occupy?
The number of private IP addresses that your RDS instance occupies can vary based on the selected database engine and RDS edition.
- MySQL 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, and 8.0 on RDS High-availability Edition (with local SSDs): 1
- MySQL 5.6, 5.7, and 8.0 on RDS Enterprise Edition (with local SSDs): 1
- MySQL 5.7 on RDS Basic Edition (with standard SSDs): 1
- MySQL 8.0 on RDS Basic Edition (with standard SSDs): 2
- MySQL 5.7 and 8.0 on RDS High-availability Edition (with standard or enhanced SSDs): 3
- MySQL 5.7 and 8.0 on RDS Enterprise Edition (with standard or enhanced SSDs): 1
Related operations
Operation | Description |
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Create instance | Creates an ApsaraDB for RDS instance. |