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Published On Jun 05, 2026 - 8:12 AM

Alibaba Cloud

Configure account view permissions in Container Cluster Management to enable data retrieval from Alibaba Cloud.
Container Cluster Management is designed to integrate seamlessly with multiple cloud platforms, including Alibaba Cloud. To enable data retrieval from Alibaba Cloud, specific configuration steps must be completed within the service.

Alibaba Cloud access configuration
:

Access Rights
: The account key must have view permissions. To achieve this, create a user with a new Access Key ID and Access Key Secret, which can be used to configure the account and enable data retrieval from Alibaba Cloud.
Understanding the Role of Access Key ID and Secret
: Alibaba Cloud’s AccessKey ID and AccessKey Secret are unique credentials used to access Alibaba Cloud APIs. The AccessKey ID identifies the user, while the AccessKey Secret is used to sign requests and ensure data integrity. These credentials can be created and managed through the Alibaba Cloud official website.
Steps
:
  1. Open Alibaba Cloud Console
    : Navigate to the RAM (Resource Access Management) section.
  2. Go to
    Overview
     and search for the user.
  3. Navigate to
    Users
     and initiate the
    Create User
     process.
  4. Fill in details such as
    Log in name
     and Display name, then select
    OK
    .
  5. After creating the account, proceed to add permissions.
  6. Under Permissions, search for
    ECS
    and select the relevant entity.
  7. Select
    Created Account
     and generate an Access Key.
  8. Download or copy the key linked to the account.
  9. Select the user icon at the top-right of the console and note the
    Enterprise Alias
    , as it is required for subsequent configurations.

Integrating Alibaba Cloud with Kyndryl IAM Connection
:

A connection with an Alibaba Cloud account must be established to enable Container Cluster Management to retrieve data from Alibaba Cloud services.
Steps
:
  1. Begin at the tenant landing page
  2. Select  the
    hamburger menu
     or the
    Manage IAM tile
    .
  3. Select
    Admin
     ->
    IAM menu
    .
  4. On the ensuing screen, select
    Connections
     from the left pane.
  5. Choose
    Add New
     from the dropdown button and then
    Add New connection
    .
  6. Define the
    Technology Category
     as Cloud Provider and then pick
    Alibaba Cloud
    .
  7. Input details such as
    Account Number
    ,
    Access Key
     and
    Secret key
     (sourced from previous steps).
  8. Verify your entered credentials by selecting
    Test connection
    .
  9. If the test is successful, finalize by selecting
    Add
    .
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