This topic describes how to purchase and use an ApsaraDB for SelectDB instance to help you quickly get started with ApsaraDB for SelectDB.
Procedure
To use an ApsaraDB for SelectDB instance, perform the operations by referring to the following topics:
Create an instance: This topic describes how to create an ApsaraDB for SelectDB instance.
Reset the password of an admin user for an instance: This topic describes how to reset the password of an admin user for an ApsaraDB for SelectDB instance.
Configure an IP address whitelist: This topic describes how to configure an IP address whitelist for an ApsaraDB for SelectDB instance to allow external devices to access the instance.
Connect to an instance: This topic describes how to connect to an ApsaraDB for SelectDB instance over the MySQL protocol.
Create a database and write data to the database: This topic describes how to create a database for an ApsaraDB for SelectDB instance and write data to the database.