Create a Simple Application Server - setup guide - Simple Application Server

Configure the instance type, plan, image, region, quantity, and subscription duration to create a Simple Application Server instance.

Before you begin

Review the limits and usage notes before creating an instance.

Procedure

Log on to the Simple Application Server console.
In the middle of the page, click Create Server.

On the Simple Application Server page, configure the following resources.

Configuration parameters:

The available images and plans may vary based on the selected region and instance type. The information on the purchase page in the console is definitive.

Parameter	Example	Description
Servers	Instance family: General-purpose	Select an instance family: Options include general-purpose, Multi-IP, International, and Large-capacity. Instance families. Select a plan: Click to view more plans. Each plan bundles vCPUs, memory, a system disk, and a data transfer plan. Instance specifications. Important To create a Windows instance, select a plan that provides a system disk larger than 40 GiB.
Image	OS Images: Alibaba Cloud Linux Tag: 3.21.04	Select an image type and version. Click Show Other Images to view more images. OS Images (OS only): a clean image for installing applications. Application Images (OS + application): a pre-configured environment for deploying development stacks or websites. Custom Images: an image created from a Simple Application Server instance or snapshot, used to replicate the same configuration. Images.
Region	Singapore	Select a region close to your target users to reduce network latency. You cannot change the region after the instance is created. Important Instances in regions outside the Chinese mainland, such as China (Hong Kong) and Singapore, use international bandwidth, which may cause high latency from within the Chinese mainland. Select the region closest to your target users. Regions and network connectivity.
Purchase Settings	Quantity: 1 Duration: 1 Month	Quantity: the number of instances to purchase. Default: 1. Duration: the subscription duration. Default: 1 month. Monthly subscription: 1 month, 3 months, or 6 months. Yearly subscription: 1 year, 2 years, or 3 years. Enable Auto-renewal is enabled by default to prevent disruptions from expired subscriptions. Auto-renewal. For monthly subscriptions, the renewal period is one month. For yearly subscriptions, the renewal period is one year.

Click Buy Now and complete the payment.
Return to the Simple Application Server console. The instance is ready when its status changes from Pending to Running.

Next steps

Connect to an instance

Connect remotely using Workbench, VNC, or a third-party client.
Manage applications (for application images)

For instances created from an application image, follow the instructions on the application details page.
Deploy environments, or build websites and applications

Use Best practices to set up an environment or website. For manual setup, follow the ECS tutorials: Build an environment, Build a website, and Build an application.

Important
When following ECS tutorials on a Simple Application Server instance, choose a manual setup tutorial and ensure your OS version matches the tutorial. Mismatched versions may cause command failures.

FAQ

Why doesn't my instance reach the peak bandwidth specified in the plan?

The public bandwidth specified in a Simple Application Server plan is a peak value and not a guaranteed performance commitment. During periods of high traffic, resource contention may lead to bandwidth limitations or packet loss. This service is not suitable for applications that require a guaranteed high-quality public network connection. For such applications, we recommend that you purchase an ECS instance with a fixed-bandwidth billing plan.

How do I set a password for a newly created instance?

Newly created instances have no initial password. Set one using the reset password feature in the console. Set or reset the password of an instance.