Auto Scaling workflow

Workflow

1. Create a scaling group

   A scaling group is a set of identical instances for the same business scenario, with configurable minimum and maximum instance limits, scale-out templates, and scale-in policies. Overview of scaling groups.

2. Create a scaling configuration

   A scaling configuration is a template that Auto Scaling uses to automatically launch ECS instances or elastic container instances. Overview.

3. Enable the scaling configuration

   A scaling group can have multiple scaling configurations, but only one can be active at a time. If no scaling configuration is active after group creation, you are prompted to enable one. Manage scaling configurations.

4. Enable the scaling group

   Scaling events run only in scaling groups in the Enabled state. When a scaling group has an active scaling configuration, you are prompted to enable the group. You can also enable it from the Scaling Groups page. Enable a scaling group.

5. Create a scaling rule

   A scaling rule defines how to adjust the number of instances in a scaling group. Overview.

6. Execute the scaling rule

   Execute a scaling rule using one of the following methods. Execute a scaling rule.

   • Manual execution: Run a scaling rule on demand for temporary business needs.

   • Automatic execution based on scheduled tasks: Execute a scaling rule at a specified time. Ideal for predictable workload patterns.

   • Automatic execution based on event-triggered tasks: Monitor metrics, report alerts, and execute a scaling rule when thresholds are breached. Ideal for unpredictable workload patterns.

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