Server Load Balancer:ALB resource plan

Benefits

• Ready to use with no extra configuration

  After the resource plan takes effect, it automatically offsets fees. You do not need to configure it manually.

• Multiple sizes to meet your needs

  A variety of resource plan sizes, from 1,000 to 100,000 LCUs, are available to match your workload. You can purchase multiple resource plans to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

• Cost savings

  ALB resource plans are more cost-effective than the pay-as-you-go billing method, and the larger the plan, the lower the unit price. By combining ALB with ALB resource plans, you can save on network costs.

Areas and supported regions

Resource plan sizes and pricing

Purchase and offset rules

Purchase a resource plan

Purchase guide

You can choose the most suitable resource plan based on your business volume, usage area, and preferred activation time.

View usage details

Before you proceed, ensure that you have purchased at least one resource plan.

1. Log on to the ALB console.

2. In the left-side navigation pane, choose ALB > ALB Resource Plans.

3. On the ALB Resource Plans page, click My resource plans.

4. On the Manage Reserved Instances page, you can view a summary and the usage details of your resource plans.

   • Click the Instances tab to view information such as the account, resource plan name, instance ID, size, remaining capacity, activation time, and expiration time.

     • In the upper-right corner of the instance list, click Customize Column Options to change which columns are displayed.

     • In the upper-right corner of the instance list, click Export to download the resource plan overview.

   • Click the Details tab to view detailed usage records.

     • You can filter the usage details by selecting a Start Time and entering an Instance Name or Deducted Instance ID.

     • In the upper-right corner of the details list, click Customize Column Options to change which columns are displayed.

     • In the upper-right corner of the details list, click Export to download the usage details.

Set alerts for a resource plan

You can set an alert to receive a notification when the remaining capacity of your ALB resource plan reaches a specified threshold. Notifications can be sent by SMS, email, or internal messages.

1. Log on to the ALB console.

2. In the left-side navigation pane, choose ALB > ALB Resource Plans.

3. On the ALB Resource Plans page, click My resource plans.

4. On the Manage Reserved Instances page, click the Instances tab. In the upper-right corner, click Set Remaining Quota Alert.

5. In the Set Remaining Quota Alert dialog box, configure the remaining capacity threshold for your resource plans, and then click OK.

   Note

   You can set the alert threshold based on your usage patterns. For example, you can configure the system to send an alert when the remaining capacity reaches 20%.

   The following table describes the parameters.

   • Set Remaining Quota Alert Uniformly: When you enable the Set Remaining Quota Alert Uniformly switch, alerts for all resource packs are also enabled.

   • Remaining Quota Ratio: Set a bulk alert threshold for all resource plans. You can select 5%, 10%, 20%, or 30%.

   • Resource Package Name: To set different thresholds for different resource plans, turn on the Enable Alert switch for a specific plan and set its Remaining Quota Ratio. You can select 5%, 10%, 20%, or 30%.

6. In the top navigation bar, hover over the message icon and click Message Settings.

7. On the Common Settings page, select the Notifications of Product Expiration checkbox, and then click Add Message Recipient below the list.

8. In the Modify Contact dialog box, select existing contacts and click Save.

FAQ

• When do ALB resource plans take effect?

  • If you select Immediately after Payment when you purchase an ALB resource package, the ALB resource package takes effect immediately after payment.

  • When you purchase an ALB resource package and select Custom, the ALB resource package will take effect at the time you specify.

• ALB resource plans: are they deducted in the order of purchase?

  ALB deducts ALB resource plans based on their expiration dates. The ALB resource plan that expires first is deducted first.

• Can I export the deduction details for an ALB resource plan?

  ALB resource packs support viewing detailed deduction information, such as the deducted instance ID, deduction amount, deduction time, and the billable item. For specific steps, see View resource pack usage details.

• Are ALB resource plans refundable?

  ALB resource plans are non-refundable, and upon expiration, any unused portion of an ALB resource plan is automatically cleared and cannot be transferred to another resource plan.

• Are ALB resource packages more cost-effective than using ALB on a pay-as-you-go basis?

  Except for the micro ALB resource package, which costs the same as pay-as-you-go, all other specifications are more cost-effective, and the larger the specification, the greater the savings.

• Are ALB resource plans stackable?

  Yes, you can purchase multiple resource plans. The system uses plans of the same type in order of their expiration date.

• Does an ALB resource plan need to be configured after purchase?

  As a resource-based product, an ALB resource package requires no configuration after purchase. You only need to set the effective time of the ALB resource package at the time of purchase.

• How do I view the usage of an ALB resource package?

  You can view an overview and the usage details of your resource plans in the Expenses and Costs console. You can filter the results by parameters such as Effective At to view the remaining capacity and deduction details. For more information, go to the Manage Reserved Instances page.