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SoftLayer

SoftLayer provides on-demand IT infrastructure, dedicated servers and cloud resources.

What is SoftLayer?

SoftLayer dedicated servers give you options from entry-level single processor servers to quad proc, hex-core, and even GPU-powered workhorses. They're all deployed in real time via our portal or API.
SoftLayer is a tool in the Dedicated Cloud Hosting category of a tech stack.

Who uses SoftLayer?

Companies
49 companies reportedly use SoftLayer in their tech stacks, including WhatsApp, SendGrid, and Tumblr.

Developers
49 developers on StackShare have stated that they use SoftLayer.

SoftLayer Integrations

Vagrant, Twilio SendGrid, Compose, StackStorm, and Cloudant are some of the popular tools that integrate with SoftLayer. Here's a list of all 15 tools that integrate with SoftLayer.
Pros of SoftLayer
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Dedicated hardware
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Great support
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Good pricing
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Many upgrades

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SoftLayer's Features

  • 5TB public outbound bandwidth, standard
  • 100Mbps network uplinks, standard
  • More starting RAM in most servers
  • More starting storage in most servers
  • Reduced RAM upgrade pricing
  • More bandwidth in upgrade packages

SoftLayer Alternatives & Comparisons

What are some alternatives to SoftLayer?
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SoftLayer's Followers
60 developers follow SoftLayer to keep up with related blogs and decisions.