PrivateLink
PrivateLink provides secure, convenient, and private connections to services hosted on Alibaba Cloud. It falls under the networking category, allowing users to access resources without exposing them to the public internet. This setup ensures that data traffic remains within Alibaba’s private network infrastructure, enhancing security for sensitive workloads.
Choose this service when you need to connect privately to Alibaba Cloud services securely. Be aware that there is no free tier available for PrivateLink. The pricing model operates on a pay-as-you-go basis, meaning costs accumulate based on actual usage rather than a fixed monthly fee.