Once you have successfully registered for PolarDB Global Hackathon 2023, you will receive free resource benefits specifically prepared for the event.
Step 1: Submit an Application Form
Step 2: Claim PolarDB Storage
Step 3: Launch PolarDB Instances with Your Purpose
Step 4: Enjoy Coding
https://page-intl.aliyun.com/form/act862887044/index.htm
Link: Claim PolarDB Storage Resource for Free >
The storage fee of PolarDB instances is charged as pay-as-you-go by default. Be sure to claim the storage resource before creating PolarDB clusters so the storage fees can be deducted automatically when the storage doesn't exceed 50GB.
Different features may require different types of specifications on PolarDB. Before moving forward, you need to decide which features you will use. Then, follow the corresponding instructions to launch resources.
Options (of features):
Link: Create an instance now >
Follow the steps below to claim the resources for free:
Docs:
https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/polardb-for-mysql/latest/create-and-release-a-gdn
https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/polardb-for-mysql/latest/add-and-remove-secondary-clusters
Link: Create an instance now >
Link: Create an instance now >
If you create a secondary cluster by clicking the link above, please choose the correct GDN ID carefully. Otherwise, you may waste your chance to claim free resources. It's highly recommended to create a secondary cluster from the console shown below:
Link: Create an instance now >
Link: Create an instance now >
You may need an extra read-only node to explore the advanced feature of HTAP IMCI, which is not covered in the free trial. The good news is that there is still a way for you to use it for free. You can submit a ticket for further support if needed.
Link: Create an instance now >
As for cross-node and cross-database queries on Multi-Master clusters, you may need to add a global read-only node, which is not covered in the free trial. You can submit tickets and describe your application scenario to get further support so that you can use the global read-only node for free.
Link: Create an instance now >
Link: Create an instance now >
Now, the PolarDB resource is ready! You can start coding directly or learn it using the recommended materials.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/alibabadatabase
GitHub: https://github.com/ApsaraDB/PolarDB-Hands-On
The Multi-Master cluster adopts different architecture compared to the other features of PolarDB for MySQL. Therefore, you are not allowed to use Multi-Master with others (option 1-4 of PolarDB for MySQL) at the same time.
As for PolarDB for AI of PolarDB for MySQL, it's better to use it on the MySQL command line. You may need to install a MySQL client on-premise or on an ECS.
You can also check the following summary to go through the resource requirements for each feature:
No. | Feature Highlights | Resource Requirements | Claim Free Resource Quick Path | Required Kernel Version | Region | Doc | Difficulty |
1 | PolarDB for MySQL | HTAP - ePQ | PolarDB for MySQL cluster x1 Spec: polar.mysql.g2.xlarge 8C16G, General-purpose Cluster Edition |
lauch now for free > | 8.0.1.0.5 8.0.2.1.4.1 8.0.2.2.6 |
Hong Kong and other regions outside Chinese mainland | Doc | easy |
2 | PolarDB for MySQL | GDN | PolarDB for MySQL cluster x2 Spec (for Primary Cluster): Primary Cluster polar.mysql.g2.xlarge 8C16G, General-purpose Cluster Edition Spec (for Secondary Cluster): Secondary Cluster polar.mysql.g2.xlarge 8C16G, General-purpose Cluster Edition |
lauch now for free > | 8.0.1.1.17 | Hong Kong and other regions outside Chinese mainland | Doc | medium |
3 | PolarDB for MySQL | PolarDB for AI | PolarDB for MySQL cluster x1 Spec: polar.mysql.g2.xlarge 8C16G, General-purpose Cluster Edition |
lauch now for free > | 8.0.1 8.0.2 |
Hong Kong and other regions outside Chinese mainland | Doc | hard |
4 | PolarDB for MySQL | HTAP - IMCI | PolarDB for MySQL cluster x1 + extra RO node x1 Spec: polar.mysql.g2.xlarge 8C16G, General-purpose Cluster Edition Spec (for the extra RO node): not covered in free trials submit tickets for help |
lauch now for free > | 8.0.1.1.22 | Hong Kong and other regions outside Chinese mainland | Doc | easy |
5 | PolarDB for MySQL | Multi-Master | PolarDB for MySQL cluster x1 + extra RO node x1 Spec (for cluster): polar.mysql.mmg2.xlarge 8C16G, General-purpose Multi-master Architecture Spec (for the extra RO node): not covered in free trials submit tickets for help |
lauch now for free > | 8.0.1 | Hong Kong and other regions outside Chinese mainland | Doc | hard |
6 | PolarDB for PostgreSQL | Ganos | PolarDB for PostgreSQL cluster x1 Spec: polar.pg.x4.large 4C16G, Dedicated Cluster Edition |
lauch now for free > | PG 11 | Hong Kong and other regions outside Chinese mainland | Doc | medium |
7 | PolarDB for PostgreSQL | HTAP - ePQ | PolarDB for PostgreSQL cluster x1 Spec: polar.pg.x4.large 4C16G, Dedicated Cluster Edition |
lauch now for free > | PG 11 (1.1.28 and later versions) | Hong Kong and other regions outside Chinese mainland | Doc | easy |
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