Before You Start

Product Basics

• What Is FlexusL?
• FlexusL Advantages
• FlexusL Application Scenarios
• Notes and Constraints on FlexusL
• Images Supported By FlexusL
• Resource Configuration for FlexusL Instances

Billing Modes

A FlexusL instance is actually a package of resources. Resources in the package are unsubscribed or renewed together. FlexusL only supports the yearly/monthly billing mode. Any traffic usage in excess of the package is billed by traffic. For details, see Billing.

Usage Process

1. Make preparations.

   Before purchasing a FlexusL instance, sign up for a HUAWEI ID, enable Huawei Cloud services, and top up your account. For details, see Preparations.

2. Purchase and configure a FlexusL instance.
   • Go to the FlexusL console and select a region, image, package, required duration, and quantity. For details, see Purchasing a FlexusL Instance.
   • After the FlexusL instance is created, configure security groups, and add and resolve a domain name.
3. Log in to the FlexusL instance and deploy applications on it.

   Log in to the instance and set up applications such as e-commerce websites, web applications, applets, and learning or development and testing environments.

   • For login details, see Remotely Logging In to a FlexusL Instance Server.
   • For details about how to use the WordPress application image to quickly create a website, see Setting Up a Website Using the WordPress Application Image.
   • For details about how to use the CentOS image to deploy the Nginx server, see Creating an Nginx Server Using the CentOS Image.

   For details about FlexusL best practices, see Best Practices for FlexusL.

Console Overview

• Console entry

  On the Huawei Cloud management console, choose Compute > Huawei Cloud Flexus > Flexus L Instance to access the FlexusL console.

  

• FlexusL instance homepage

  The instance homepage displays your resources in all regions and resource details, including resource names, statuses, images, specifications, and validity periods. On the FlexusL instance homepage, you can purchase, renew, and unsubscribe from resources, remotely log in to servers, and reset passwords.

  

• Resource management page

  You can click a resource card to view and manage instance details.

  

  The following table lists the supported operations on the resources that can be associated with a FlexusL instance.

  Function	Description	Reference
  Cloud server management	After a FlexusL instance is created, you can manage the server in the FlexusL instance, including setting the login password and managing the domain name and security group.	Resetting the Password Reinstalling an OS Changing an OS Upgrading a FlexusL Instance Managing Domain Names Managing Security Groups
  EVS disk management	After a FlexusL instance is created, you can view the details and monitoring metrics of the EVS disk attached to it.	Managing Disks
  Cloud backup management	After a FlexusL instance is created, you can modify the applied backup policy and view the monitoring data.	Managing Backups
  Host security management	HSS checks the security of FlexusL in real time and generates reports for you to handle risks (if any) in a timely manner.	Managing Server Security
  Image management	FlexusL provides featured OS images, application images, and private images for you to select. OS images: only include the necessary OSs to launch servers. Application images: include applications or preset configurations. Private images: You can use a private image to quickly create FlexusL instances with the same configurations.	Logging In to the Image Application Dashboard Managing Private Images

FAQs

• How Do I Find My Purchased FlexusL Instances on the Management Console?
• What Should I Do If I Selected Inappropriate Instance Specifications?
• What Should I Do If I Forgot the Password for Logging In to a Cloud Server?
• Can I Upgrade My FlexusL Instances such as vCPUs, Memory, System Disk Capacity, Peak Bandwidth, and Data Package?
• Traffic FAQs

For more FAQs, see FAQs.

Feedback and Suggestions

If you have any questions or suggestions when purchasing or using FlexusL instances, provide feedback in any of the following ways. We will provide professional technical support and high-quality product experience.

• Service ticket: The service ticket system provides 24/7 services. You can submit a service ticket, search for "FlexusL", and report technical issues or faults to get technical help.
• After-sales hotline: The after-sales hotline provides 24/7 support. If you have any questions about account, finance, and billing, dial 4000-955-988 or 4000-950-808 and then dial 3.
• Document feedback: If you find any problem with the product documentation, such as incorrect links or content, you can provide feedback by either of the following:
  • Select the document content and click Feedback.
  • Click Provide feedback at the bottom of the page.