This topic describes the terms that are commonly used in WUYING cloud services. With the terms in mind, you can better use the services.
Term | Definition |
Cloud services and resources | |
WUYING Workspace | WUYING Workspace provides a computer service that is secure, efficient, and easy to use in the cloud. You can use WUYING Workspace to quickly create and manage cloud computers and build a secure and flexible office system. |
cloud computer | A virtual computer to which you can connect by using a WUYING client. |
resource | Fundamental physical resources that are used for WUYING cloud services. Resources consist of computing resources and storage resources. |
resource type | The type of resources provided by WUYING Workspace cloud services. For example, one of the cloud computer types in WUYING Workspace is Enterprise Office – 2 vCPUs, 4 GiB memory. |
office network (formerly workspace) | An office network is a collection of cloud computer configurations, including the division of the secure office network, user account system, and Internet access. |
Users | |
administrator | A user who performs O&M on WUYING cloud services. Administrators can manage the resources, assets, and policies of WUYING cloud services. |
end user | A user who uses WUYING cloud services. End users can use the following types of accounts to connect to WUYING cloud services: convenience accounts and enterprise Active Directory (AD) accounts. |
convenience account | An account dedicated to WUYING cloud services. The convenience account is suitable for scenarios in which enterprise AD systems are not required. |
enterprise AD account | An account that is used to connect to an enterprise AD system. AD domain controllers can be used to manage user permissions and resources in a centralized manner. |
organization | A group of users who are managed in a centralized manner. Examples: enterprises, governments, and schools. |
Clients and peripherals | |
client | A channel that is used by end users to access WUYING cloud services. WUYING clients fall into software clients and hardware clients. |
peripheral | A physical input and output device that is connected to clients. Examples: keyboards, mouses, and printers. |
redirection | A method that is used to directly connect an on-premises service or device to a cloud computer. |
Data and management | |
snapshot | A point-in-time backup file of a cloud disk that is used to back up or restore the cloud disk. |
image | A file that contains a series of files organized by following specific formats. Images can be used to quickly copy files. In WUYING Workspace, an image includes an operating system, pre-installed software, and data. |
policy | A set of rules that control entities in WUYING cloud services and the relationships between the entities. The rules involve security, user experience, and session management. |
Billing | |
billing method | The method in which customers are charged for using Alibaba Cloud services. Billing methods fall into subscription and pay-as-you-go. |
subscription | Customers are charged for Alibaba Cloud services before they use the services. |
pay-as-you-go | Customers are charged for Alibaba Cloud services after they use the services. |
payment method | The method in which customers make payments. Examples: Alipay, online banking, and cash. |