Overview

Alibaba Cloud Object Storage Service (OSS) is the leading cloud storage solution in Asia-Pacific. Migrating from Google Cloud Storage to Alibaba OSS is essential for businesses expanding into Asian markets or requiring compliance with Chinese data regulations.

Why Alibaba Cloud OSS?

Superior performance in Asia-Pacific, compliance with Chinese data regulations, competitive pricing, and seamless integration with Alibaba's ecosystem.

Prerequisites

  • A Cloney account with an active subscription
  • Google Cloud Storage bucket with data to migrate
  • Alibaba Cloud account with an OSS bucket created
  • Appropriate credentials for both services

Setup Access Credentials

Before proceeding, ensure you have configured least privilege access for both services:

Google Cloud: Least Privilege Access SetupAlibaba Cloud OSS: Least Privilege Access

Step 1: Add Your GCS Source

  1. Log in to your Cloney dashboard
  2. Navigate to Jobs → Create New Job
  3. Select Google Cloud Storage as your source provider
  4. Upload your GCP service account JSON key file
  5. Click Validate Connection to verify access

Step 2: Configure Your Alibaba OSS Destination

  1. Select Alibaba Cloud OSS as your destination provider
  2. Enter your Alibaba Cloud credentials:
    • Access Key ID: Your Alibaba Cloud AccessKey ID
    • Access Key Secret: Your Alibaba Cloud AccessKey Secret
    • Region: The OSS region (e.g., oss-cn-hangzhou, oss-ap-southeast-1)
    • Bucket Name: The name of your destination OSS bucket
  3. Click Validate Connection to verify access

Step 3: Start the Migration

  1. Configure optional settings (prefix filter, storage class, metadata)
  2. Review your migration configuration
  3. Click Start Migration
  4. Monitor progress in the Jobs dashboard
Migration Complete

Once finished, verify your data in the Alibaba Cloud console and update your applications to use the new OSS endpoint.

Storage Class Mapping

GCS storage classes map to Alibaba OSS as follows:

GCS ClassRecommended Alibaba OSS Class
StandardStandard
NearlineInfrequent Access (IA)
ColdlineArchive
ArchiveCold Archive

Best Practices

  • Choose the right region: Select an OSS region closest to your users for optimal performance.
  • China compliance: If serving Chinese users, ensure your bucket is in a Chinese region to comply with local regulations.
  • Enable CDN acceleration: Use Alibaba CDN for frequently accessed content to improve global performance.
  • Set up lifecycle rules: Configure automatic storage class transitions to optimize costs.