To use ApsaraDB for HBase Performance-enhanced Edition, you must first purchase a cluster and configure it for your workload. This topic walks you through the process of purchasing a cluster from the console.
If your application runs on an Elastic Compute Service (ECS) instance, deploy the cluster in the same region as that ECS instance. Clusters and ECS instances in different regions cannot communicate over an internal network.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure that you have:
An Alibaba Cloud account
A virtual private cloud (VPC) in the target region and zone. If you do not have a VPC, log on to the VPC console and create one. For more information, see Create a VPC and a vSwitch
Purchase a cluster
Log on to the ApsaraDB for HBase console. On the Clusters
On the buy page, configure the following parameters.
Basic settings
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Product type | Select the billing method: HBase Cluster Subscription (upfront payment, billed by subscription period) or HBase Cluster PAYG (billed based on actual usage). |
| Service | Select HBaseUE. |
| Deploy type | Select Single Zone or Multi-Zone. |
| Version | Only version 2.0 is supported. |
| Cluster name | Enter a custom name for the cluster. |
| Region | Select the region where you want to deploy the cluster. The region cannot be changed after purchase. Select a region close to your users to reduce latency. |
| Zone | Select a zone within the specified region. Zones are isolated physical locations with independent power and networking. A zone failure does not affect other zones in the same region. |
| Network type | Only VPC is supported. |
| VPC | Select a VPC from the drop-down list. For more information, see Create a VPC and a vSwitch. |
| Resource group | Assign the cluster to a resource group for centralized management across regions. Select an existing resource group or create a new one. |
Single zone settings
The following parameters apply only when Deploy type is set to Single Zone.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Vswitch | Select a vSwitch in the specified VPC. For more information, see Create a vSwitch. |
Multi-zone settings
The following parameters apply only when Deploy type is set to Multi-Zone.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Multi-Zone combination | Automatically selected based on the specified region. |
| Primary zone and primary vSwitch | The primary zone and its corresponding vSwitch. |
| Standby zone and standby vSwitch | The standby zone and its corresponding vSwitch. |
| Arbiter zone and arbiter vSwitch | The arbiter zone and its corresponding vSwitch. |
Node settings
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Master node specification | By default, a cluster includes two master nodes for high availability. For specification options, see Cluster specifications. |
| MasterHA | High Availability is selected by default. |
| Core node disk type | Select a disk type based on your workload. Available disk types vary by region. See the table below for guidance. |
| Encryption type | Select NoEncrypt or CloudDisk. |
| Core node specification | For specification options, see Cluster specifications. |
| Core nodes | By default, a cluster includes two core nodes. You can add more nodes after the cluster is created. |
| Single core node capacity | The storage capacity per core node. The default value and valid range vary by disk type. |
Choosing a core node disk type:
| Disk type | Latency | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced SSD (ESSD) | ~1–2 ms | Latency-sensitive online workloads, real-time data access |
| Standard SSD | Low to medium | Frequently accessed data, high I/O workloads, NoSQL databases (HBase, MongoDB, Cassandra) |
| Ultra disk | Medium | I/O-intensive applications, small and medium-sized relational databases |
| Local HDD | Higher | Development, testing, system disks |
| Local SSD | Variable | Scenarios in which data is not frequently accessed or the I/O loads are low; cost-sensitive applications that require random I/O |
Log node settings (Multi-Zone only)
The following parameters apply only when Deploy type is set to Multi-Zone.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Log node disk type | Select Standard SSD or Ultra Disk. |
| Log node specification | Select a specification for log nodes. |
| Log nodes | Select the number of log nodes. |
| Single log node capacity | The storage capacity per log node. Valid values: 400 GB to 64,000 GB. |
Cold storage settings
Cold storage keeps data on separate storage media and is suited for data archiving and less frequently accessed historical data. Cold storage is not available for Multi-Zone deployments.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Whether to use cold storage | Select Yes to enable cold storage, or No to skip. |
| Cold storage capacity | The cold storage capacity, in GB. Displayed only when Whether to use cold storage is set to Yes. |
Subscription settings
The following parameter applies only when Product type is set to HBase Cluster Subscription.
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Duration | Select a subscription period. Valid monthly periods: 1–9 months. Valid yearly periods: 1–3 years. To enable auto-renewal, select Auto-renewal and make sure your account has sufficient balance before the renewal date. |
Click Buy Now.
On the Confirm Order page, read and agree to the terms of service, then click Pay.
What's next
After the purchase is complete, refresh the page or log back in to the console. The cluster appears on the Clusters page.