ECS Instance Pricing
In this lesson, you'll learn what Elastic Compute Service (ECS) is, how to use it, and what makes Alibaba Cloud's new 6th generation instances faster and more powerful than their predecessors. You'll also learn how to choose the right type of instance for your workload, and how to save money by understanding the ECS pricing model. Finally, you'll learn how to launch your own ECS instance from Alibaba Cloud's web console.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of Alibaba ECS
- Learn the advantages of the sixth-generation ECS hardware
- Learn the instance types and families in ECS
- Learn how to choose the right instance type for your workload
- Understand ECS's different pricing models
- Learn how to purchase an ECS instance from the Alibaba Cloud console
Intended Audience
- Solution architects
- System operators
- Developers
- Anyone who wants to learn about Alibaba ECS
Prerequisites
To get the most out of this lesson, you should have a basic understanding of the Alibaba Cloud platform.
Alibaba Cloud, founded in 2009, is a global leader in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, providing services to thousands of enterprises, developers, and governments organizations in more than 200 countries and regions. Committed to the success of its customers, Alibaba Cloud provides reliable and secure cloud computing and data processing capabilities as a part of its online solutions.