Alibaba Cloud Development and Operations for Beginners

Building and managing applications in the cloud requires a solid understanding of cloud architecture, deployment strategies, and operational best practices. This text-based course guides you through the foundational concepts of Alibaba Cloud, helping you transition from a beginner to a confident cloud operator. You will gain a clear understanding of core cloud services, identity management, and application deployment. You will learn how to configure virtual networks, manage storage solutions, and implement modern automation and monitoring techniques to keep your cloud infrastructure running smoothly. What you'll learn: 1. Understand foundational cloud computing concepts and the Alibaba Cloud global infrastructure. 2. Configure secure virtual private clouds (VPCs) and manage network traffic. 3. Deploy and scale compute resources using Elastic Compute Service (ECS). 4. Manage data storage with Object Storage Service (OSS) and relational databases. 5. Apply modern infrastructure-as-code principles to automate resource provisioning. 6. Monitor system performance and set up real-time alerts for operational stability. The course begins with essential cloud terminology and security foundations before moving into practical configuration steps for compute, storage, and networking. You will then explore modern automation practices and observability tools to manage your deployments effectively. This course is designed for aspiring cloud engineers, developers, and system administrators who are new to Alibaba Cloud. No prior cloud experience is required. Start reading today to build your cloud operations skills and master the essentials of Alibaba Cloud.