This topic describes how to get started with EDS Enterprise as an administrator.
Prerequisites
An Alibaba Cloud account is registered. For more information, see Create an Alibaba Cloud account.
Tutorial
As a beginner, you can view the following tutorial to familiarize yourself with EDS. To obtain smooth user experience, view the tutorial in a new window.
Procedure
This section describes how to create cloud computers in a quick manner. Quick purchase streamlines the purchase process and is suitable for general customers who do not have special requirements.
Log on to the EDS Enterprise console.
In the left-side navigation pane, choose .
On the Cloud Computers page, click Create Cloud Computer.
On the Quick Purchase tab, configure parameters. The following table describes the parameters.
Parameter
Description
Region
The region where you want to deploy cloud computers. We recommend that you select a region closest to users to reduce latency.
OS
The OS that cloud computers run. Example: Windows Server 2022.
Type
The cloud computer type. Each type has different specifications. Example: Basic Office.
Billing Method
The billing method of cloud computers. Example: Pay-as-you-go.
Storage Capacity
The capacities of the system disks and data disks of cloud computers. Example: 80 GiB system disk and 0 GiB data disk.
Public Bandwidth
Cloud computers cannot access the Internet over the networks of local devices. By default, each cloud computer has basic bandwidth, which is free of charge. End users can access the Internet from cloud computers.
ImportantThe peak bandwidth only indicates the upper bandwidth limit and is for reference only. The peak bandwidth may vary based on usage scenarios. In scenarios in which demand exceeds resource supplies, the bandwidth may be lower than the specified value.
(Optional) Assign User
The users to which you want to assign cloud computers. You must enter the username and email address in the User field and click Create and Add New User.
NoteThe email address is used to send important notifications such as logon credentials and password reset links to end users. Make sure that the email address is valid.
Service Agreement
The service agreements of using EDS. You need to read and agree to Product Terms of Service and select the checkbox.
Quantity
The number of cloud computers you want to create. Example: 1.
Confirm the configurations and fees, and click Buy Now.
What to do next
After a cloud computer is created and assigned to an end user, logon credentials are sent to the user. Then, the user can connect to and use the cloud computer as expected. For more information about how to use a cloud computer as an end user, see Getting started.