This topic describes how to obtain a Compute Nest service and create a service instance. A service named Use a custom image to create an ECS instance is used as an example.
Prerequisites
An Alibaba Cloud account is created. The real-name verification for the account is complete.
Background information
If your service provider provides the deployment URL of the Compute Nest service for you, you can use the URL to create a service instance. For more information, see Method 1: Use the deployment URL of the Compute Nest service.
Method 1: Use the deployment URL of the Compute Nest service
Obtain the deployment URL of the Compute Nest service from your service provider, and go to the page to which the URL redirects.
Configure the parameters for the service instance.
The following table describes the parameters for the service instance. The service instance parameters that you need to configure vary based on different service types. If you require further assistance, contact your service provider.
Parameter
Example
Description
Image ID
centos_7
The ID of the image that is used to create the service instance.
Instance Type
ecs.c5.large
The type of the service instance to be created.
Instance Password
Ecs123456
The password of the service instance to be created.
Click Create.
After the service instance is created, click View Service to view the service instance.
