Creating Scaling Group

A scaling group contains a collection of CVM instances that follow the same rules and have a shared purpose.

Creating Scaling Groups

1. Log in to the AS console.
2. In the left sidebar, click Scaling Group to enter the scaling group management page.
3. Click Create and fill in the basic information of the scaling group on the pop-up page. is required.
   • The number of CVM instances in the scaling group will be maintained between the minimum and the maximum scaling group capacities.
   • The starting instance count defines the initial number of CVM instances in the scaling group.
     • If the current number of CVM instances is less than the minimum scaling number, the AS service will automatically add instances to match the minimum scaling number.
     • If the current number of CVM instances exceeds the maximum scaling number, the AS service will automatically reduce instances to match the maximum scaling number.
   • Select an existing launch configuration or create a new one.
   • Select the network, availability zone, and removal policy.
   • (Optional) Select an existing CLB policy to associate or create a new CLB.
4. After the configuration is completed, this entry will be displayed in the scaling group list on the page.
   

Adding Instance (Optional)

1. On the Scaling Group page, click Scaling Group to enter the scaling group management page.
2. Select the Bind with Instance tab and click Add Instances.
3. In the pop-up Add Instances window, add the instances you need to bind to.
4. Click OK to complete the configuration.
   The added instance information will be displayed in the startup configuration list.

   Note:
   If you are unable to add or remove instances here, please check the maximum and minimum scaling numbers you have set.