The Global Store image provides an integrated environment configured for professional E-commerce. It includes pre-installed tools, such as browsers, remote connection clients, E-commerce clients, communication software, and document editors. The image is based on the 64-bit Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Edition operating system and provides a ready-to-use, one-stop solution for setting up a global online store. This topic describes how to use the Global Store application image to set up an E-commerce store environment.
Limits
The multiple public IP instance family is not supported.
Procedure
Step 1: Create a server
This step describes how to create a server using the Global Store application image. The image is based on the 64-bit Chinese Edition of Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Edition and includes pre-installed software for E-commerce. For a list of pre-installed software, see Q: What software is pre-installed in the Global Store application image?.
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Go to the Servers page in the Simple Application Server console.
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In the middle of the page, click Create Server.
On the Simple Application Server page, follow the prompts to configure the resources. The following table describes the configuration items.
NoteThe available images and plans may vary based on the region and instance type. The options on the purchase page in the console take precedence.
Configuration Item
Example
Description
Region
Hangzhou
Select a region that is close to your target users to reduce network latency. You cannot change the region after the server is created. Choose the region with caution.
ImportantSimple Application Server instances in regions outside the Chinese mainland, such as China (Hong Kong) and Singapore, use international bandwidth. High network latency may occur when these servers are accessed from the Chinese mainland. We recommend that you select the region closest to your target users to improve access speed. For more information, see Regions and network connectivity.
Servers
Instance family: General-purpose
Plan: CNY 70/month
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Select an instance family: Options include General-purpose, Multiple-IP, International, and Larger-capacity. For information about the scenarios and features of different instance families, see Instance families.
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Select a plan: Click
to view more plans. A plan includes specifications for vCPUs, memory, the system disk, and the data transfer plan. For more information, see Instance specifications.ImportantTo create a server that runs a Windows image, select a plan that provides a system disk larger than 40 GiB.
Image
Application Images: Global Store
Version: Global Store 1.0.2
On the Application Image tab, click Expand Other Images, and select Global Store.
Purchase Settings
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Quantity: 1
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Duration: 1 Month
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Quantity: The number of servers to purchase. The default value is 1.
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Duration: The subscription duration. The default value is 1 month.
ImportantIf your instance is used for web services in the Chinese mainland, you must complete an ICP filing. The subscription duration, including renewals, for an instance that requires an ICP filing must be 3 months or longer. For more information, see File for an ICP number for a domain name.
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Monthly subscription: 1 month, 3 months, or 6 months.
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Yearly subscription: 1 year, 2 years, or 3 years.
By default, the Auto-renewal feature is enabled to prevent business interruptions that are caused by subscription expiration. For more information, see Auto-renewal.
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Monthly subscription: The renewal period is 1 month.
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Yearly subscription: The renewal period is 1 year.
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After you complete the configuration, click Buy Now and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the payment.
Return to the Servers page. The Global Store server is created when its status changes from Preparing to Running.
NoteAfter the server is created, you can find its information, such as the IP address, on the server card. You can also perform operations, such as resetting the password and establishing a remote connection, from the server menu.
Step 2: Operate the store
After the Global Store server is created, you have an integrated E-commerce environment with pre-installed tools. These tools include browsers, remote connection clients, E-commerce clients, communication software, and document editors. To start operating your store, set a password and remotely log on to the server.
Set the password for the server's administrator account,
administrator. For more information, see Set or reset the server password.Remotely log on to the Global Store server. For more information, see Remotely connect to a Windows server.
On the server, use the pre-installed E-commerce clients, clients that you install, or a browser to operate your store.
FAQ
References
Upload and download files
You can upload local files related to your store to the Global Store server. For more information, see Transfer files to a Windows instance using Remote Desktop or the Windows app.
Build a standalone E-commerce site
WooCommerce is an open source E-commerce platform that is highly customizable and flexible. WooCommerce provides various extensions and themes that allow you to easily build and customize the appearance of your online store to improve the user experience. For more information, see Build an E-commerce website using a WooCommerce application image.