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E-MapReduce:Create a Doris cluster

Last Updated:Jul 14, 2026

This topic describes how to create a Doris cluster and configure its settings.

Procedure

  1. Go to the cluster creation page.

    1. Log on to the EMR on ECS console.

    2. Optional: In the top navigation bar, select a region and resource group.

      • Region: The cluster is created in the selected region and cannot be changed later.

      • Resource group: By default, all resources in your account are displayed.

    3. Click CREATE_CLUSTER.

  2. Configure the cluster.

    Configure the software, hardware, and basic settings for your cluster.

    Important

    Except for the cluster name, you cannot change any settings after the cluster is created. Review your configurations carefully before proceeding.

    1. Software configuration.

      Parameter

      Description

      Region

      The cluster is created in the selected region and cannot be changed later.

      Business Scenario

      Select Data Analytics.

      Product Version

      The latest software version is selected by default.

      High Service Availability

      This option is disabled by default. When enabled, three nodes are deployed to provide high availability for the Frontend (FE).

      Optional Services

      Select other components as needed. The services for the selected components start automatically.

      Advanced Settings

      Custom Software Configuration: You can provide a JSON file to configure core software components, such as Hadoop, Spark, and Hive. This option is disabled by default.

    2. Hardware configuration.

      Parameter

      Description

      Billing Method

      The following billing methods are supported:

      • Pay-as-you-go: A postpaid method that charges based on hourly usage. This method is suitable for short-term tests and dynamic workloads.

      • Subscription: A prepaid billing method where you pay for resources in advance.

        Note

        We recommend the Pay-as-you-go billing method for testing. For your production environment, create a Subscription cluster after testing is complete.

      Zone

      A zone is a distinct physical location within a region. Zones in the same region can communicate over their internal networks. In most cases, using the default zone is sufficient.

      VPC

      An existing VPC is selected by default.

      To create a new VPC, go to the VPC console. For more information, see Create and manage a VPC.

      vSwitch

      Select a vSwitch in the selected VPC and zone. If no vSwitch is available in the specified zone, you must create one in the VPC console. For more information, see VPCs and vSwitches.

      Default Security Group

      An existing security group is selected by default. For more information about security groups, see Security group overview.

      You can also click create a new security group. to create a new one in the ECS console. For more information, see Create a security group.

      Important

      Do not use advanced security groups created on ECS.

      Default node group

      Select an instance type based on your workload requirements. For more information, see Instance families.

    3. Basic configuration.

  3. On the Confirm page, select the service agreement checkbox.

  4. Click Confirm.

    The cluster is ready when its Status changes to Running.