Benefits
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Traffic Security
Network traffic is distributed within Alibaba Cloud to avoid data leakage. Services are deployed in VPCs and accessed through private connections. This prevents security risks such as attacks from the Internet.
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Secure and Manageable
Service providers can create and manage connections and control the bandwidth of connections, but they cannot access the networks of service consumers to reduce any risks. Service consumers can use security controls, such as network ACLs and security groups, to manage connections. Service providers cannot access the networks of service consumers.
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High Quality and High Reliability
Network traffic is distributed within zones, and multiple zones are supported to provide high availability. This reduces network latency and improves the quality of communication.
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Simplified Network Management
The connected networks are independent of each other. This avoids IP address overlapping and simplifies configurations of routes and security policies. You can access services under other Alibaba Cloud accounts to simplify account management.
Features
Secure, Reliable, and Private Connections
You can access services on Alibaba Cloud through private connections. This provides higher network quality and security.
Access Services on Alibaba Cloud
This allows you to access services on Alibaba Cloud through private connections.
Private Connections
The traffic is not exposed to the Internet. This reduces security risks and ensures higher communication quality.
Security Controls
You can use security controls, such as security groups, to manage connections.
Simplified Network and Service Management
You can access services under different Alibaba Cloud accounts and in different VPCs. Network topology does not affect the connections.
Independent Networks
Endpoint ENIs are created in your VPC for accessing services in other VPCs. This allows you to connect to services on Alibaba Cloud anywhere.
Access Services Across Accounts
You can access services under other Alibaba Cloud accounts.
Simplified Route Settings
This provides a service-oriented IT architecture for enterprises that simplify route settings and avoid IP address overlapping.
Scenarios
Service-Oriented IT Architecture
PrivateLink allows you to access services across VPCs. You can share services deployed in a VPC with other VPCs through private connections.
Benefits
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Higher Security
Traffic is not exposed to the Internet to prevent attacks.
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Higher Network Quality
You can access services on Alibaba Cloud through private connections. This reduces network latency and improves network quality.
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Higher Flexibility
This allows you to access services across accounts and VPCs without IP address overlapping.
Provide Cloud Services to Data Centers
Connects services on Alibaba Cloud to data centers to build a hybrid cloud
Benefits
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End-to-End Security
Network traffic is distributed through private connections to avoid data leakage.
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Enhanced Security Controls
You can use security controls, such as security groups, to manage connections.
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Private Endpoints for Accessing Alibaba Cloud Services
Alibaba Cloud users and data centers can use private endpoints to connect to Alibaba Cloud services.
