What's the difference between Elice AI Cloud Run Box and ECI?
Elice AI Cloud Run Box and ECI (Elice Cloud Infrastructure) are separate services with different purposes and architectures.
They differ in how the runtime environment is configured and how much control you have.
Elice AI Cloud Run Box
Run Box is a container-based computing service. It provides preconfigured runtime environments where you can quickly develop, experiment, and train models.
Key Characteristics
- Container-based runtime environments
- Runtimes are preconfigured by the platform
- Run code and training jobs immediately
Best For
- Fast development, experimentation, and model training
- Users who want to skip runtime setup
⚠️ If you need to use Docker directly or control the container build/runtime, use ECI.
ECI (Elice Cloud Infrastructure)
ECI is a VM-based IaaS service. Elice Cloud operates the underlying infrastructure, while you configure and use the VM environment.
Key Characteristics
- VM-based computing environment
- Configure the OS and container runtime (Docker, etc.) for your use case
- Build varied environments using network and storage settings
Best For
- Docker-based development, experimentation, and training
- Custom runtime environments
- Long-running environments that must stay consistent over time
At a Glance
| Aspect | Run Box | ECI |
|---|---|---|
| Runtime | Preconfigured, container-based | VM-based (configurable) |
| Use Docker directly | No | Yes |
| Control container runtime | No | Yes |
| Primary use | Fast execution and experimentation | Custom-environment development and operations |