ApsaraDB for SelectDB instances support virtual private cloud (VPC) endpoints and public endpoints. If your client and an ApsaraDB for SelectDB instance reside in the same VPC, you can connect to the instance over a VPC endpoint. Otherwise, you must apply for a public endpoint for the ApsaraDB for SelectDB instance. This topic describes how to apply for or release a public endpoint.
Usage notes
When you apply for a public endpoint for an ApsaraDB for SelectDB instance, the instance may restart. We recommend that you perform this operation during off-peak hours.
Before you connect to an ApsaraDB for SelectDB instance over a public endpoint, you must add the public IP address of your client to the IP address whitelist of the instance. For more information, see Configure an IP address whitelist.
After you release the public endpoint of an ApsaraDB for SelectDB instance, you can no longer connect to the instance over the public endpoint. You must also change the endpoint that is used to connect to the instance on your client.
After the public endpoint of an ApsaraDB for SelectDB instance is released, we recommend that you remove relevant public IP addresses or CIDR blocks from the IP address whitelist of the instance to ensure data security.
Apply for a public endpoint
Log on to the ApsaraDB for SelectDB console.
In the top navigation bar, select the region in which the instance that you want to manage resides.
In the left-side navigation pane, click Instances. On the Instances page, find the instance and click the instance ID. The Instance Details page appears.
In the Network Information section of the Instance Details page, click Apply for Public Endpoint.
In the Apply for Public Endpoint message, click OK.
Release a public endpoint
Log on to the ApsaraDB for SelectDB console.
In the top navigation bar, select the region in which the instance that you want to manage resides.
In the left-side navigation pane, click Instances. On the Instances page, find the instance and click the instance ID. The Instance Details page appears.
In the Network Information section of the Instance Details page, click Release Public Endpoint.
In the Release Public Endpoint message, click OK.