A shape defines CPU, memory, system disk, data disk, and network rate. Changing it recalculates image compatibility and price.
In Shape, select a configuration. Estimate peak demand for production, then use metrics to validate whether resizing is needed.
| Resource | Purpose |
|---|---|
| CPU | Compute and concurrency |
| Memory | Cache, runtime, and database working set |
| Disk | System, application, and data capacity |
| Network rate | Instance throughput ceiling |
- Log in to the dashboard and open Compute.
- Open the instance, network, image, or operations page for this topic.
- Select the target resource and confirm its state and space.
- Complete the fields and submit the action.
- Open work requests or details to confirm the final state.
- Action unavailable: check resource state, role permissions, and project quota.
- Target missing: clear filters and confirm region and space.
- Processing takes too long: open the work request and record its ID and latest error.
- Action failed: keep the original resource state, correct the message, and retry.