Batch schedule ECS or ApsaraDB RDS instance startup and shutdown with OOS to reduce off-peak costs.
To apply the same task across multiple regions, use quick setup > scheduled startup/shutdown.
Procedure
Starting and stopping ECS or ApsaraDB RDS instances may cause service interruptions. Proceed with caution.
Go to the OOS > Common O&M Tasks > Scheduled startup/shutdown page and click Create.
On the Create scheduled startup/shutdown task page, configure the Select task type section.
Key parameters:
Parameter
Description
Task Name
Task name.
Execution cycle
Run the task Every Day or at a Select Time.
Task Type
Supported types: Startup Before Stop and Stop Before Startup.
Time Zone, Shutdown time, Startup time, and End Time
Check the Execution Time Preview to verify the schedule.
Resource type
ECS and ApsaraDB RDS instances.
Stop mode
Options: No Restart Time, Economical Mode, and Standard Mode.
In the Select Instances section, select instances based on the resource type.
(Optional) Configure parameters in the Advanced Options and Execution settings sections.
In the Advanced Options section, select a Rate Control type (concurrency control or batch control) and configure the Error Threshold and other parameters.
NoteTask loops explains concurrency control.
In the Execution settings section, select tags and a resource group. Optionally, save the task as a template.
Click Create.
The task appears in the Scheduled startup/shutdown list. Click the execution ID to view details.