Billing methods of SQL Server instances include Subscription and Pay-As-You-Go.
² Note:
When you use ZOS for backup storage, the storage capacity and traffic of ZOS can only be billed based on a pay-as-you-go basis, even if you are using a Monthly/Annual Subscription instance.
Annual and Monthly Subscription
● Prepayment: You need to top up your account in the eSurfing Cloud user center first. The system then deducts the corresponding amount from your account balance based on your subscribed resources.
● Billing cycle: The service is charged by month or year. Annual subscriptions can enjoy certain discounts.
Pay-As-You-Go
● Pre-deposit and post-payment: You can top up your eSurfing Cloud account and ensure that your account balance is not less than RMB 100. Payment is made according to your actual usage.
● Billing cycle: The service is charged by hour (based on Beijing time). The fees for one hour of service are charged even if the service time is less than one hour. Fees are deducted from the cash balance of your account. We recommend you activate the service by hour to maximize cost effectiveness. The service is also charged by hour if you delete the instance in advance.