Compute Nest is a one-stop software cloudification platform that lets service providers and developers build, publish, and sell cloud-native services on Alibaba Cloud. Follow the steps in this guide to go from initial setup to a live, commercially available service.
Compute Nest helps service providers and developers transform traditional software into cloud-based services and build Software as a Service (SaaS) applications. The platform manages service delivery, deployment, and management, giving your customers one-stop subscription and automated deployment.
The onboarding process has four sequential stages: prepare your technical resources, publish a service, set up a sales channel, and explore advanced features. Complete the stages in order the first time through.
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To test the basic features quickly, complete the prerequisites and service creation.
Preparations
Before publishing a service, set up the technical foundation your service will run on. This includes preparing your technical solutions, resources, and deployment configurations. For details, see Preparations.
Publish services
Create, test, and publish your service in Compute Nest. This stage walks you through creating, testing, and publishing services based on the preparations. For details, see Publish services.
Sell services
Choose a sales channel that fits your software's business model. Compute Nest provides multiple sales methods — select the one that best suits your software attributes. For details, see Sell services.
Advanced features
Compute Nest provides multiple advanced features. Browse the available features and quickly find and use those that match your business requirements. For details, see Advanced features.