Create a Time Series Database (TSDB) for InfluxDB® instance.
Prerequisites
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An Alibaba Cloud account is created and real-name verification is completed for the account.
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A virtual private cloud (VPC) is created. For more information about how to create a VPC, see Create a VPC.
Procedure
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Log on to the TSDB console.
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On the Instances page, click Create Influxdb.
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On the purchase page, configure the following parameters and click Buy Now.
Parameter
Description
Product Type
Select InfluxDB®.
Region
Select the region where you want to create the instance.
Zone
Select the zone where you want to create the instance.
Network Type
Select VPC. This is the default network type of a TSDB for InfluxDB® instance.
Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
Select a VPC in the selected zone.
vSwitch
Select a vSwitch.
Cluster Type
Select the edition of the instance. Valid values: Standard Edition and High-availability Edition.
Instance Specifications
Select the instance specification.
Storage Capacity
Specify the storage capacity.
Instance Name
Specify the instance name.
Quantity
Specify the number of instances to purchase.
Subscription Duration
Select the subscription duration. You can select Auto-renewal to prevent the instance from being released upon expiration.
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Click Buy Now and complete the payment.
After the payment is complete, go back to the Instances page and click Manage in the Actions column to view the instance details.
