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SonarQube is a powerful tool for continuous inspection of code quality, providing detailed reports on bugs, vulnerabilities, and code smells. Setting it up on an Alibaba Cloud VM instance involves several steps, including preparing the environment, installing necessary software, and configuring SonarQube.  Follow this guide to get started. Prerequisites Alibaba Cloud Account: Ensure you have an active Alibaba Cloud account. VM Instance: Create a VM instance with at least 2 vCPUs and 4 GB of RAM. Operating System: This guide uses Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Step 1: Create and Configure the VM Instance Log in to Alibaba Cloud: Go to the Alibaba Cloud Console. Navigate to Elastic Compute Service (ECS) . Create a New Instance: Select Instances & Images > Instances. Click Create Instance. Choose Pay-As-You-Go. Select Ubuntu 20.04 LTS as the operating system. Configure the instance with at least 2 vCPUs and 4 GB of RAM. Define the disk size (at least 20 GB recommended). Access the Instance...

In this blog post, we’ll walk through the process of setting up an Alibaba Cloud Kubernetes Service (ACK) using Azure DevOps and Terraform. We’ll cover the essential Terraform configuration files: providers.tf, main.tf, variables.tf, output.tf, and Kubernetes manifests: deployment.yaml and services.yaml. Additionally, we’ll discuss how to integrate Azure DevOps with Alibaba Cloud. Prerequisites Alibaba Cloud account with necessary permissions to manage ACK. Azure DevOps account. Terraform installed on your local machine. Alibaba Cloud CLI installed and configured on your local machine. Step 1: Setting Up Terraform Configuration Files providers.tf This file specifies the providers required for Terraform to interact with Alibaba Cloud. provider "alicloud" { region = var.alicloud_region } variables.tf Define the variables used in the Terraform configuration. variable "alicloud_region" { description = "The Alibaba Cloud region to deploy resources" defau...

Integrating Alibaba Cloud Container Service for Kubernetes (ACK) with Azure DevOps allows you to automate your CI/CD pipelines efficiently . In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the steps to create a service connection on Azure DevOps to authenticate with Alibaba Cloud ACK. Prerequisites Alibaba Cloud account with necessary permissions to manage ACK. Azure DevOps account. Alibaba Cloud CLI installed and configured on your local machine. Step 1: Create an Access Key in Alibaba Cloud Log in to the Alibaba Cloud Console. Navigate to the RAM (Resource Access Management) Console. Create a new RAM user with programmatic access. Attach the necessary policies to the RAM user (e.g., AliyunCSFullAccess for full access to ACK). Generate an Access Key ID and Secret Access Key for the RAM user. Save the Access Key ID and Secret Access Key securely. Step 2: Create a Service Connection in Azure DevOps Navigate to your Azure DevOps project. Go to Project Settings > Service connections. Cli...

Alibaba Cloud is a leading cloud computing provider that offers a wide range of services including storage solutions . In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating and providing access to storage on Alibaba Cloud. Step 1: Create an Alibaba Cloud Account To get started, you will need to create an Alibaba Cloud account. If you already have an account, you can skip this step. To create an account, simply visit the Alibaba Cloud website and follow the instructions provided. Step 2: Choose a Storage Solution Once you have created an account, the next step is to choose a storage solution. Alibaba Cloud offers a range of storage solutions including Object Storage Service (OSS), Network Attached Storage (NAS), and Cloud Disk . Step 3: Create a Storage Bucket If you have chosen Object Storage Service (OSS), you will need to create a storage bucket. A storage bucket is a container for storing objects such as images, videos, and documents. To create a bucket, follo...

The rise of cloud computing has led to an explosion of cloud service providers, all vying for customers looking to move their data and applications to the cloud . With so many options to choose from, it can be overwhelming to decide which provider to go with. In this blog post, we'll take a look at some of the top cloud service providers and what makes them stand out. Amazon Web Services (AWS) AWS is the undisputed leader in cloud computing, holding the lion's share of the market. With a wide range of services, from compute to storage to databases to machine learning, AWS offers everything you need to build and run your applications in the cloud. Some of the most popular services include Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), and Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) . AWS also has a massive ecosystem of third-party tools and services, making it easy to integrate with other technologies you may already be using. Additionally, AWS has a strong...

Azure vs AWS vs GCP vs IBM Cloud vs Alibaba Cloud When it comes to cloud computing services, there are many options available in the market . Each cloud service provider has its own set of offerings and advantages. In this blog post, we’ll compare the five largest cloud service providers, including Azure, AWS, GCP, IBM Cloud, and Alibaba Cloud. Azure Azure is Microsoft's cloud computing platform that provides a wide range of services such as virtual machines, storage, and databases. Azure has a strong focus on hybrid cloud solutions and offers a strong platform for Windows and .NET applications. Additionally, Azure provides a large network of partners and developers, making it easy to find support and resources for your applications. AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the market leader in cloud computing and offers a vast array of services for both small and large businesses. AWS offers reliable and scalable infrastructure, making it a popular choice for large organizations. Addition...

Step-by-Step Guide to Create a Virtual Network on Alibaba Cloud In this guide, we will show you how to create a virtual network (VPC) on Alibaba Cloud. Here are the steps you need to follow: Step 1: Log in to the Alibaba Cloud Console Open your browser and log in to the Alibaba Cloud Console using your Alibaba Cloud account credentials. Step 2: Launch the Alibaba Cloud VPC service Click on the "Product & Services" menu in the top-left corner of the screen and select "VPC." This will launch the Alibaba Cloud Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) service. Step 3: Create a VPC Click on the "Create VPC" button and provide a name for your VPC. You can also select a region and a subnetworks address range. Step 4: Configure security groups In the next step, you can configure security groups for your VPC. You can specify the sources and destinations, protocols, and ports to allow or deny traffic. Step 5: Review and create Finally, review the settings you have provided ...

Step-by-Step Guide to Create an Ubuntu 18.04 Virtual Machine on Alibaba Cloud In this guide, we will walk you through the process of creating an Ubuntu 18.04 virtual machine on Alibaba Cloud. Here are the steps you need to follow: Step 1: Log in to Alibaba Cloud Open your browser and log in to Alibaba Cloud using your Alibaba account credentials. Step 2: Launch the Elastic Compute Service (ECS) Click on the "Elastic Compute Service" option in the navigation menu and select "Create Instance." This will launch the wizard to create a new virtual machine. Step 3: Choose an image In the next screen, you need to choose an image for your virtual machine. Search for "Ubuntu 18.04 LTS" and select the appropriate image. Step 4: Configure instance details In the next step, you can configure the instance details, such as the instance type, number of vCPUs, amount of memory, and disk space. You can also specify the network settings, security group, and key pair for you...