Cloud Functions overview

Available in Classic and VPC

Cloud Functions is a serverless-type service of the NAVER Cloud Platform that enables you to simply enter a business logic you want and realize it in the cloud environment easily without any server management or burdens of provisioning. It helps you manage effectively because it only charges for as much as the codes executed in the cloud environment, and respond flexibly to any sudden requests.

Various functions provided by Cloud Functions

The following describes the various functions provided by Cloud Functions.

• Easy to implement automatic scaling up and out, and system and services quickly as a fully managed serverless platform
• Features to create and execute actions and triggers provided where business logics can be written easily
• Effective action management and sharing through packages
• Intuitive monitoring of each resource through the console dashboard and detailed logs
• Economic and easy realization for the micro service with the structure that charges you only for the executed codes
• Realizing API server through web actions without any need to manage or establish a load balancer or web server.
• Verification, access control, and limiting usage amounts can be achieved by connecting to the API Gateway of the NAVER Cloud Platform

About the Cloud Functions user guide

Cloud Functions is providing its service in the Korea, Singapore, and Japan regions. Since services provided vary by region, the following list of user guides is provided according to the services provided by each region.

• Korea region
• Singapore region
• Japan region

Korea region

Please see the following table of contents and their details for efficient use of Cloud Functions in the Korea region.

• Cloud Functions overview: introduction to Cloud Functions, information on related helpful resources, and FAQs
• Cloud Functions concept: detailed information on supported functions of Cloud Functions by regions, platforms, and service categories
• Cloud Functions scenario: information on the entire process of using Cloud Functions
• Prerequisites for using Cloud Functions: required specifications, supported items, and limitations for using Cloud Functions
• Cloud Functions runtime information: runtime library information supported in Cloud Functions and how to use
• VPC: how to start, use, and manage the permissions of Cloud Functions in a VPC environment
  • Get started: how to start using Cloud Functions
    • Subscribe and unsubscribe: information on requesting subscription to Cloud Functions and canceling Cloud Functions
  • Using Cloud Functions: how to use the functions provided by Cloud Functions
    • Dashboard: how to monitor the results of executing actions/triggers during the inquiry time in the console
    • Action: how to check and monitor the information of package and action in the console
      • Package: how to create, edit, and delete the package in the console
      • Basic action: how to create, edit, and delete the basic type actions in the console
      • Sequence action: how to create, edit, and delete the sequence type actions in the console
      • Web action: how to set and use the web properties in the console
    • Trigger: how to check the information of, monitor, create, edit, and delete the trigger in the console
      • Cron type trigger: detailed setup method to create a cron type trigger
      • GitHub event trigger: detailed setup method to create a GitHub event trigger
      • Cloud Insight type trigger: detailed setup method to create a Cloud Insight type trigger
      • Cloud IoT Core type trigger: detailed setup method to create a Cloud IoT Core type trigger
      • Object Storage type trigger: detailed setup method to create an Object Storage type trigger
      • SourceCommit type trigger: detailed setup method to create a SourceCommit type trigger
    • Action/Trigger execution: how to execute the action and trigger and how to manage the execution results
  • Managing Cloud Functions permissions: information on how to manage Cloud Functions permissions using a Sub Account
• Classic: how to start and use Cloud Functions in a Classic environment
  • Get started: how to start using Cloud Functions
    • Subscribe and unsubscribe: information on requesting subscription to Cloud Functions and canceling Cloud Functions
  • Using Cloud Functions: how to use the functions provided by Cloud Functions
    • Dashboard: how to monitor the results of executing actions/triggers during the inquiry time in the console
    • Action: how to create, edit, and delete the action in the console
      • Package: how to create, edit, and delete the package in the console
      • Basic action: how to create, edit, and delete the basic type actions in the console
      • Sequence action: how to create, edit, and delete the sequence type actions in the console
      • Web action: how to set and use the web properties in the console
    • Trigger: how to create, edit, and delete the trigger in the console
      • Cron type trigger: detailed setup method to create a cron type trigger
      • GitHub event trigger: detailed setup method to create a GitHub event trigger
      • Cloud Insight type trigger: detailed setup method to create a Cloud Insight type trigger
      • Cloud IoT Core type trigger: detailed setup method to create a Cloud IoT Core type trigger
      • Object Storage type trigger: detailed setup method to create an Object Storage type trigger
    • Action/Trigger execution: how to execute the action and trigger and how to manage the execution results
• Cloud Functions examples: various useful examples, descriptions, and how to use Cloud Functions
  • Action creation and usage by runtimes: examples of writing source codes by runtimes and creating actions
    • Node.js: examples of creating Node.js format actions
    • Python: examples of creating Python format actions
    • Java: examples of creating Java format actions
    • Swift: examples of creating Swift format actions
    • PHP: examples of creating PHP format actions
    • .Net: examples of creating .Net format actions
    • Go: examples of creating Go format actions
  • Sequence action creation: examples of creating sequence actions
  • Usage of web actions: various examples of using web actions
  • Regular action/Web action execution: compares the examples of executing regular actions(triggers) and web actions
  • Connecting triggers and actions: examples of creating triggers and connecting them to actions
  • Sample codes: examples of creating triggers and connecting them to actions
• Cloud Functions glossary: information on important terms and their explanation when Cloud Functions is used
• Cloud Functions FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers when using Cloud Functions
• Troubleshooting Cloud Functions: troubleshooting methods for problems caused while using Cloud Functions
• Cloud Functions release notes: Cloud Functions user guide update history

Singapore region

Please see the following table of contents and their details for efficient use of Cloud Functions in the Singapore region.

• Cloud Functions overview: introduction to Cloud Functions, information on related helpful resources, and FAQs
• Cloud Functions concept: detailed information on supported functions of Cloud Functions by regions, platforms, and service categories
• Cloud Functions scenario: information on the entire process of using Cloud Functions
• Prerequisites for using Cloud Functions: required specifications, supported items, and limitations for using Cloud Functions
• Cloud Functions runtime information: runtime library information supported in Cloud Functions and how to use
• VPC: how to start, use, and manage the permissions of Cloud Functions in a VPC environment
  • Get started: how to start using Cloud Functions
    • Subscribe and unsubscribe: information on requesting subscription to Cloud Functions and canceling Cloud Functions
  • Cloud Functions use: how to use the functions provided by Cloud Functions
    • Dashboard: how to monitor the results of executing actions/triggers during the inquiry time in the console
    • Action: how to check and monitor the information of package and action in the console
      • Package: how to create, edit, and delete the package in the console
      • Basic action: how to create, edit, and delete the basic type actions in the console
      • Sequence action: how to create, edit, and delete the sequence type actions in the console
      • Web action: how to set and use the web properties in the console
    • Trigger: how to check the information of, monitor, create, edit, and delete the trigger in the console
      • Cron type trigger: detailed setup method to create a cron type trigger
      • GitHub event trigger: detailed setup method to create a GitHub event trigger
      • Cloud Insight type trigger: detailed setup method to create a Cloud Insight type trigger
      • Cloud IoT Core type trigger: detailed setup method to create a Cloud IoT Core type trigger
      • Object Storage type trigger: detailed setup method to create an Object Storage type trigger
    • Action/Trigger execution: how to execute the action and trigger and how to manage the execution results
  • Managing Cloud Functions permissions: information on how to manage Cloud Functions permissions using a Sub Account
• Cloud Functions examples: various useful examples, descriptions, and how to use Cloud Functions
  • Action creation and usage by runtimes: examples of writing source codes by runtimes and creating actions
    • Node.js: examples of creating Node.js format actions
    • Python: examples of creating Python format actions
    • Java: examples of creating Java format actions
    • Swift: examples of creating Swift format actions
    • PHP: examples of creating PHP format actions
    • .Net: examples of creating .Net format actions
    • Go: examples of creating Go format actions
  • Sequence action creation: examples of creating sequence actions
  • Usage of web actions: various examples of using web actions
  • Regular action/Web action execution: compares the examples of executing regular actions(triggers) and web actions
  • Connecting triggers and actions: examples of creating triggers and connecting them to actions
• Cloud Functions glossary: information on important terms and their explanation when Cloud Functions is used
• Cloud Functions FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers when using Cloud Functions
• Troubleshooting Cloud Functions: troubleshooting methods for problems caused while using Cloud Functions
• Cloud Functions release notes: Cloud Functions user guide update history

Japan region

Please see the following table of contents and their details for efficient use of Cloud Functions in the Japan region.

• Cloud Functions overview: introduction to Cloud Functions, information on related helpful resources, and FAQs
• Cloud Functions concept: detailed information on supported functions of Cloud Functions by regions, platforms, and service categories
• Cloud Functions scenario: information on the entire process of using Cloud Functions
• Prerequisites for using Cloud Functions: required specifications, supported items, and limitations for using Cloud Functions
• Cloud Functions runtime information: runtime library information supported in Cloud Functions and how to use
• VPC: how to start, use, and manage the permissions of Cloud Functions in a VPC environment
  • Get started: how to start using Cloud Functions
    • Subscribe and unsubscribe: information on requesting subscription to Cloud Functions and canceling Cloud Functions
  • Using Cloud Functions: how to use the functions provided by Cloud Functions
    • Dashboard: how to monitor the results of executing actions/triggers during the inquiry time in the console
    • Action: how to check and monitor the information of package and action in the console
      • Package: how to create, edit, and delete the package in the console
      • Basic action: how to create, edit, and delete the basic type actions in the console
      • Sequence action: how to create, edit, and delete the sequence type actions in the console
      • Web action: how to set and use the web properties in the console
    • Trigger: how to check the information of, monitor, create, edit, and delete the trigger in the console
      • Cron type trigger: detailed setup method to create a cron type trigger
      • GitHub event trigger: detailed setup method to create a GitHub event trigger
      • Cloud Insight type trigger: detailed setup method to create a Cloud Insight type trigger
      • Cloud IoT Core type trigger: detailed setup method to create a Cloud IoT Core type trigger
      • Object Storage type trigger: detailed setup method to create an Object Storage type trigger
    • Action/Trigger execution: how to execute the action and trigger and how to manage the execution results
  • Managing Cloud Functions permissions: information on how to manage Cloud Functions permissions using a Sub Account
• Cloud Functions examples: various useful examples, descriptions, and how to use Cloud Functions
  • Action creation and usage by runtimes: examples of writing source codes by runtimes and creating actions
    • Node.js: examples of creating Node.js format actions
    • Python: examples of creating Python format actions
    • Java: examples of creating Java format actions
    • Swift: examples of creating Swift format actions
    • PHP: examples of creating PHP format actions
    • .Net: examples of creating .Net format actions
    • Go: examples of creating Go format actions
  • Sequence action creation: examples of creating sequence actions
  • Usage of web actions: various examples of using web actions
  • Regular action/Web action execution: compares the examples of executing regular actions(triggers) and web actions
  • Connecting triggers and actions: examples of creating triggers and connecting them to actions
• Cloud Functions glossary: information on important terms and their explanation when Cloud Functions is used
• Cloud Functions FAQ: frequently asked questions and answers when using Cloud Functions
• Troubleshooting Cloud Functions: troubleshooting methods for problems caused while using Cloud Functions
• Cloud Functions release notes: Cloud Functions user guide update history

Cloud Functions related resources

The NAVER Cloud Platform provides a variety of related resources as well as the user guide in order to help customers better understand Cloud Functions. If you're a developer or marketer in need of detailed information while you're considering adopting Cloud Functions for your company or establishing related policies, then please make good use of the resources below.

• Understanding Cloud Functions and advanced usage of Cloud Functions
  • Cloud Functions API guide: how to use API for developers using Cloud Functions
  • Introduction to pricing plans, characteristics, and detailed features: summary of Cloud Functions' pricing system, characteristics, and detailed features
  • Latest service news: latest updates on Cloud Functions
  • FAQ: frequently asked questions by Cloud Functions users
  • Contact us: send direct inquiries in case of any unresolved questions that aren't answered by the user guide
• Guide to integrated services required for the use of Cloud Functions
  • API Gateway user guide: how to use API Gateway to create actions and triggers' external connection address
  • Cloud Insight user guide: how to use Cloud Insight to refer to when creating Cloud Insight triggers
  • Cloud IoT Core user guide: how to use Cloud IoT Core to refer to when creating Cloud IoT Core triggers
  • Cloud Log Analytics: how to use Cloud Log Analytics to manage resource execution result logs and to download
  • Object Storage user guide: how to use Cloud Insight to refer to when creating Object Storage triggers
  • SourceCommit user guide: how to use SourceCommit to refer to when creating SourceCommit triggers in a VPC environment
  • Sub Account user guide: how to use Sub Account to manage Cloud Functions operation permissions in a VPC environment