You can use Cloud Enterprise Network (CEN) to enable network communication between cloud networks, between on-premises and cloud networks, and between inter-region networks. This topic describes the procedure for using CEN and provides use cases.
Prerequisites
- You are logged on to the latest version of the CEN console. For more information, see Upgrade to the latest CEN console version.
- The CIDR blocks of the networks that you want to connect do not overlap.
Procedure

Use cases
Scenario | References |
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Use CEN and Enterprise Edition transit routers to connect virtual private clouds (VPCs) to data centers in the same region. | Use Enterprise Edition transit routers to enable intra-region communication between on-premises and cloud networks |
Use CEN and Enterprise Edition transit routers to connect VPCs that are deployed in different regions and belong to different Alibaba Cloud accounts. | Use Enterprise Edition transit routers to connect VPCs across regions and accounts |
Scenario | References |
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Use CEN and Basic Edition transit routers to connect VPCs in the same region. | Use Basic Edition transit routers to connect VPCs in the same region |
Use CEN and Basic Edition transit routers to connect VPCs that are deployed in different regions and belong to different Alibaba Cloud accounts. | Use Basic Edition transit routers to connect VPCs across regions |
FAQ
How do I use CEN in the CEN console that is of the previous version?
For more information, see Overview.
Notice The previous version of the CEN console will be discontinued on March 31, 2022.