You can create an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance in the ApsaraDB RDS console or by using the ApsaraDB RDS API. This topic describes how to create an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance in the ApsaraDB RDS console.
Prerequisites
You have an Alibaba Cloud account. For more information, see Sign up with Alibaba Cloud.
Procedure
Return to the ApsaraDB RDS homepage. In the left-side navigation pane, click Instances. In the top navigation bar, select the region where the RDS instance resides. Then, you can find the created RDS instance based on the value of Creation Time.
What to do next
- Configure an IP address whitelist for an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance
- Create an account and a database for an ApsaraDB RDS instance that runs SQL Server 2008 R2
- Create an account and a database for an ApsaraDB RDS instance that runs SQL Server 2012, 2016, 2017 SE, or 2019 SE
- Create accounts and databases for an ApsaraDB RDS instance that runs SQL Server 2017 EE or 2019 EE
- Apply for or release a public endpoint on an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance
- Connect to an ApsaraDB RDS for SQL Server instance
FAQ
- After I submit the order for purchasing an RDS instance, why does the ApsaraDB RDS
console not respond and why am I unable to find the created RDS instance?
The issue may occur due to the following reasons:
- The RDS instance does not reside in the region that you selected.
In the top navigation bar, select the region where the RDS instance resides. Then, you can find the RDS instance.
- The zone that you selected cannot provide sufficient resources.
Resources in zones are dynamically allocated. After you submit the purchase order, the zone that you selected may be unable to provide sufficient resources. As a result, the RDS instance cannot be created. We recommend that you select a different zone and try again. If the RDS instance still cannot be created, you can go to the the Orders page in the Billing Management console to view the refunded fee.
- The RDS instance does not reside in the region that you selected.
- How do I authorize a RAM user to manage my RDS instance?
For more information, see Use RAM to manage ApsaraDB RDS permissions.
References
- For more information about how to create an RDS instance by using the ApsaraDB RDS API, see Create an instance.
- For more information about how to create an RDS instance that runs a different database engine, see the following topics: