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Alibaba Cloud Intro

Navigate the biggest cloud in Asia. Learn ECS, OSS, and cross-border networking to support global applications entering the Chinese market.

For global companies operating in Asia, Alibaba Cloud is essential. This course introduces the core services of Aliyun. You will learn to deploy Elastic Compute Service (ECS), manage Object Storage Service (OSS), and configure VPCs. Crucially, we cover the unique networking products like Cloud Enterprise Network (CEN) for cross-border connectivity and compliance requirements for operating in China (ICP filing). Ideal for architects designing global, multi-region systems.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    Platform Overview
    Global regions, zones, and account management.
  • 2
    Core Services
    ECS (VMs) and OSS (Storage) configuration.
  • 3
    Networking
    VPC, EIP, and the CEN global backbone.
  • 4
    Database Services
    ApsaraDB for RDS and PolarDB basics.
  • 5
    Security & Compliance
    Anti-DDoS and navigating the Great Firewall.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$90k - $130k

Career Paths

Multi-Cloud Architect $130k-$175k
Cloud Engineer (APAC) $100k-$140k
Solutions Architect $120k-$160k

What You Will Learn

Deploy compute and storage resources on Alibaba Cloud
Navigate the ICP filing process and China compliance
Connect global regions using Cloud Enterprise Network (CEN)
Manage databases using ApsaraDB RDS
Protect applications with Anti-DDoS Pro

Skills You Will Gain

Alibaba Cloud Cross-border Networking China Compliance ECS/OSS Cloud Architecture

Who Is This For

Global Architects
Companies expanding to Asia
Multi-cloud Engs

Prerequisites

Cloud Basics

Alibaba Cloud Intro FAQs

US usage?

Growing for companies with APAC customers.

Vs AWS?

Very similar API/Services, different market focus.

Language?

Console and Docs are available in English.

Free tier?

Yes, offers a free trial for new users.

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Tech Stack & Tools

Alibaba Cloud Console
Aliyun CLI

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