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(The Hosting News) – SoftLayer Technologies has launched Build Your Own Cloud, a new addition to its leading CloudLayer family of cloud services. Build Your Own Cloud lets customers create customized cloud servers to gain greater application performance, cost efficiency, and availability.
Key benefits include:
Customized CPU, RAM, and storage configurations
No fixed resource packages
Increased flexibility for scaling or modifying solution
Simple, easy-to-use ordering through web or portal
“Build Your Own Cloud exemplifies our vision for giving customers control over every aspect of their computing environment,” said Nathan Day, Chief Technology Officer for SoftLayer. “We are leading the industry with this level of customization for cloud computing. It brings to market the advantages of a cloud server with the opportunity to tailor system architecture and design like you would a dedicated server.”
Previously, service providers have only offered fixed cloud server sizes or configurations. This made cloud solutions less efficient options for administrators wanting to optimize a server for the applications it would run (every application requires a different ratio of CPU power, memory, or storage for best performance).
“This potent mix of attributes—customizable cloud instances within a hybrid, highly automated public cloud environment—proves SoftLayer unique across the industry,” said Paul Burns, President of IT analyst firm Neovise. “CloudLayer has been an extremely compelling offering for enterprise IT, SaaS vendors, online gaming providers, and anyone else that wants to go beyond test and development. This new ability to personalize the size and price of cloud servers can benefit every SoftLayer customer.”
Neovise’s full report on Build Your Own Cloud can be downloaded at www.softlayer.com/byoc.
About SoftLayer Technologies
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, SoftLayer is a best-in-class, infrastructure-as-a-service provider with data centers in Dallas, Seattle, and Washington, DC, and network Points of Presence across the US. SoftLayer integrates and automates all IT elements, allowing customers to create cloud, dedicated, or seamless hybrid computing environments managed through a single interface. Enterprises of any size can have complete control, security, scalability, and ease-of-management in an on-demand IT solution. For more information, please visit www.softlayer.com or call 866.398.7638.
DALLAS – April 22, 2010 – SoftLayer Technologies®, a leader in highly scalable, on-demand data center services, was the provider of critical data center and network infrastructure used for streaming video of the 2010 Masters Golf Tournament live on the Internet, April 5 through 11. More than 600 SoftLayer servers were deployed for the webcast. The company hit network traffic peaks approaching 170Gbps on Thursday and 190Gbps on Friday of last week. Total network traffic was 40% above normal traffic loads.
“SoftLayer is the ideal infrastructure provider when a Web service of any kind, from content delivery to social media applications, needs to massively scale for a specific period or event,” said Ric Moseley, SoftLayer Vice President of Engineering. “With fully automated services, our customers know they can scale to exactly the type and level of resources they need, for as long as they need them. It’s a seamless extension of their dayto- day environment—just as reliable and robust.”
SoftLayer has more than 26,000 deployed servers in their three geographically diverse data centers, and over 300Gbps of total network capacity. The company is continuously expanding its network capabilities: its total capacity will more than double in the coming weeks, reaching 1,000Gbps with the launch of multiple new
network Points of Presence and the addition of several network carriers. SoftLayer has been the partner of choice for content delivery networks that have webcast many major events that drew large online audiences, including pop icon Michael Jackson’s memorial service and theinauguration of President Barack Obama.
About SoftLayer Technologies
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, SoftLayer provides best in class, on-demand IT services on a global basis from facilities in Dallas, Seattle, and Washington, DC. SoftLayer integrates and automates all IT elements to innovate industry-leading services—including cloud, dedicated, and virtual computing environments—all managed through a single interface. Enterprises of all sizes benefit from gaining complete control, security, scalability, and ease-of-management for their IT solution. For more information, please visit www.softlayer.com or call 866.398.7638.
DALLAS – April 22, 2010 – SoftLayer Technologies®, a leader in highly scalable, on-demand data center services, was the provider of critical data center and network infrastructure used for streaming video of the 2010 Masters Golf Tournament live on the Internet, April 5 through 11. More than 600 SoftLayer servers were deployed for the webcast. The company hit network traffic peaks approaching 170Gbps on Thursday and 190Gbps on Friday of last week. Total network traffic was 40% above normal traffic loads.
“SoftLayer is the ideal infrastructure provider when a Web service of any kind, from content delivery to social media applications, needs to massively scale for a specific period or event,” said Ric Moseley, SoftLayer Vice President of Engineering. “With fully automated services, our customers know they can scale to exactly the type and level of resources they need, for as long as they need them. It’s a seamless extension of their dayto- day environment—just as reliable and robust.”
SoftLayer has more than 26,000 deployed servers in their three geographically diverse data centers, and over 300Gbps of total network capacity. The company is continuously expanding its network capabilities: its total capacity will more than double in the coming weeks, reaching 1,000Gbps with the launch of multiple new
network Points of Presence and the addition of several network carriers. SoftLayer has been the partner of choice for content delivery networks that have webcast many major events that drew large online audiences, including pop icon Michael Jackson’s memorial service and theinauguration of President Barack Obama.
About SoftLayer Technologies
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, SoftLayer provides best in class, on-demand IT services on a global basis from facilities in Dallas, Seattle, and Washington, DC. SoftLayer integrates and automates all IT elements to innovate industry-leading services—including cloud, dedicated, and virtual computing environments—all managed through a single interface. Enterprises of all sizes benefit from gaining complete control, security, scalability, and ease-of-management for their IT solution. For more information, please visit www.softlayer.com or call 866.398.7638.
DALLAS – April 22, 2010 – SoftLayer Technologies®, a leader in highly scalable, on-demand data center services, was the provider of critical data center and network infrastructure used for streaming video of the 2010 Masters Golf Tournament live on the Internet, April 5 through 11. More than 600 SoftLayer servers were deployed for the webcast. The company hit network traffic peaks approaching 170Gbps on Thursday and 190Gbps on Friday of last week. Total network traffic was 40% above normal traffic loads.
“SoftLayer is the ideal infrastructure provider when a Web service of any kind, from content delivery to social media applications, needs to massively scale for a specific period or event,” said Ric Moseley, SoftLayer Vice President of Engineering. “With fully automated services, our customers know they can scale to exactly the type and level of resources they need, for as long as they need them. It’s a seamless extension of their dayto- day environment—just as reliable and robust.”
SoftLayer has more than 26,000 deployed servers in their three geographically diverse data centers, and over 300Gbps of total network capacity. The company is continuously expanding its network capabilities: its total capacity will more than double in the coming weeks, reaching 1,000Gbps with the launch of multiple new
network Points of Presence and the addition of several network carriers. SoftLayer has been the partner of choice for content delivery networks that have webcast many major events that drew large online audiences, including pop icon Michael Jackson’s memorial service and theinauguration of President Barack Obama.
About SoftLayer Technologies
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, SoftLayer provides best in class, on-demand IT services on a global basis from facilities in Dallas, Seattle, and Washington, DC. SoftLayer integrates and automates all IT elements to innovate industry-leading services—including cloud, dedicated, and virtual computing environments—all managed through a single interface. Enterprises of all sizes benefit from gaining complete control, security, scalability, and ease-of-management for their IT solution. For more information, please visit www.softlayer.com or call 866.398.7638.
DALLAS – April 22, 2010 – SoftLayer Technologies®, a leader in highly scalable, on-demand data center services, was the provider of critical data center and network infrastructure used for streaming video of the 2010 Masters Golf Tournament live on the Internet, April 5 through 11. More than 600 SoftLayer servers were deployed for the webcast. The company hit network traffic peaks approaching 170Gbps on Thursday and 190Gbps on Friday of last week. Total network traffic was 40% above normal traffic loads.
“SoftLayer is the ideal infrastructure provider when a Web service of any kind, from content delivery to social media applications, needs to massively scale for a specific period or event,” said Ric Moseley, SoftLayer Vice President of Engineering. “With fully automated services, our customers know they can scale to exactly the type and level of resources they need, for as long as they need them. It’s a seamless extension of their dayto- day environment—just as reliable and robust.”
SoftLayer has more than 26,000 deployed servers in their three geographically diverse data centers, and over 300Gbps of total network capacity. The company is continuously expanding its network capabilities: its total capacity will more than double in the coming weeks, reaching 1,000Gbps with the launch of multiple new
network Points of Presence and the addition of several network carriers. SoftLayer has been the partner of choice for content delivery networks that have webcast many major events that drew large online audiences, including pop icon Michael Jackson’s memorial service and theinauguration of President Barack Obama.
About SoftLayer Technologies
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, SoftLayer provides best in class, on-demand IT services on a global basis from facilities in Dallas, Seattle, and Washington, DC. SoftLayer integrates and automates all IT elements to innovate industry-leading services—including cloud, dedicated, and virtual computing environments—all managed through a single interface. Enterprises of all sizes benefit from gaining complete control, security, scalability, and ease-of-management for their IT solution. For more information, please visit www.softlayer.com or call 866.398.7638.
DALLAS – April 22, 2010 – SoftLayer Technologies®, a leader in highly scalable, on-demand data center services, was the provider of critical data center and network infrastructure used for streaming video of the 2010 Masters Golf Tournament live on the Internet, April 5 through 11. More than 600 SoftLayer servers were deployed for the webcast. The company hit network traffic peaks approaching 170Gbps on Thursday and 190Gbps on Friday of last week. Total network traffic was 40% above normal traffic loads.
“SoftLayer is the ideal infrastructure provider when a Web service of any kind, from content delivery to social media applications, needs to massively scale for a specific period or event,” said Ric Moseley, SoftLayer Vice President of Engineering. “With fully automated services, our customers know they can scale to exactly the type and level of resources they need, for as long as they need them. It’s a seamless extension of their dayto- day environment—just as reliable and robust.”
SoftLayer has more than 26,000 deployed servers in their three geographically diverse data centers, and over 300Gbps of total network capacity. The company is continuously expanding its network capabilities: its total capacity will more than double in the coming weeks, reaching 1,000Gbps with the launch of multiple new
network Points of Presence and the addition of several network carriers. SoftLayer has been the partner of choice for content delivery networks that have webcast many major events that drew large online audiences, including pop icon Michael Jackson’s memorial service and theinauguration of President Barack Obama.
About SoftLayer Technologies
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, SoftLayer provides best in class, on-demand IT services on a global basis from facilities in Dallas, Seattle, and Washington, DC. SoftLayer integrates and automates all IT elements to innovate industry-leading services—including cloud, dedicated, and virtual computing environments—all managed through a single interface. Enterprises of all sizes benefit from gaining complete control, security, scalability, and ease-of-management for their IT solution. For more information, please visit www.softlayer.com or call 866.398.7638.
(The Hosting News ) – SoftLayer Technologies™, the innovative on-demand data center services provider, today announced the opening of three new data center pods in the company’s Dallas, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., data center facilities. The new pods add capacity for 20,000 additional servers, bringing SoftLayer’s total capacity to more than 45,000 physical machines.
The new pods are part of SoftLayer’s unique approach to data center design. Each of the company’s geographically diverse data centers consists of multiple pods built to identical specifications with the same best-in-class methodologies. This level of standardization across all its geographic locations enables SoftLayer to optimize key data center performance variables, including space, power, network, personnel, and internal infrastructure.
SoftLayer’s milestones in 2009 included:
* More than 5,700 active customers across 110+ countries
* More than 23,000 deployed servers
* Placement in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Web Hosting and Cloud Infrastructure Services
* Introduction of CloudLayer™ line of cloud services, including CloudLayer Storage, CloudLayer CDN, CloudLayer Computing, and Bare Metal Cloud™
* Industry’s first deployment of Intel® Nehalem microarchitecture
* IPv6 support across all data centers
* Multiple carrier additions across all data centers for a total of 290Gbps
“We continue gaining momentum every year. We broke more projections and records this year than last, and 2010 will bring even more of the same,” said Lance Crosby, CEO of SoftLayer. “These three new pods meet the customer demand increases that we expect in the very near future. And they are only preliminary measures in our growth strategy for 2010. We have some big plans which we can’t wait to share with everyone.”
About SoftLayer Technologies
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, SoftLayer provides best-in-class, on-demand IT services on a global basis from facilities in Dallas, Seattle, and Washington, DC. SoftLayer integrates and automates all IT elements to innovate industry-leading services—including cloud, dedicated, and virtual computing environments
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(The Hosting News ) – SoftLayer Technologies™, the innovative on-demand data center services provider, today announced the opening of three new data center pods in the company’s Dallas, Seattle, and Washington, D.C., data center facilities. The new pods add capacity for 20,000 additional servers, bringing SoftLayer’s total capacity to more than 45,000 physical machines.
The new pods are part of SoftLayer’s unique approach to data center design. Each of the company’s geographically diverse data centers consists of multiple pods built to identical specifications with the same best-in-class methodologies. This level of standardization across all its geographic locations enables SoftLayer to optimize key data center performance variables, including space, power, network, personnel, and internal infrastructure.
SoftLayer’s milestones in 2009 included:
* More than 5,700 active customers across 110+ countries
* More than 23,000 deployed servers
* Placement in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Web Hosting and Cloud Infrastructure Services
* Introduction of CloudLayer™ line of cloud services, including CloudLayer Storage, CloudLayer CDN, CloudLayer Computing, and Bare Metal Cloud™
* Industry’s first deployment of Intel® Nehalem microarchitecture
* IPv6 support across all data centers
* Multiple carrier additions across all data centers for a total of 290Gbps
“We continue gaining momentum every year. We broke more projections and records this year than last, and 2010 will bring even more of the same,” said Lance Crosby, CEO of SoftLayer. “These three new pods meet the customer demand increases that we expect in the very near future. And they are only preliminary measures in our growth strategy for 2010. We have some big plans which we can’t wait to share with everyone.”
About SoftLayer Technologies
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, SoftLayer provides best-in-class, on-demand IT services on a global basis from facilities in Dallas, Seattle, and Washington, DC. SoftLayer integrates and automates all IT elements to innovate industry-leading services—including cloud, dedicated, and virtual computing environments
SoftLayer Continues Web Hosting Data Center Expansion is a post from: Hosting News and Reseller Web Hosting information.
Dallas, Texas – (The Hosting News) – August 26, 2009 – Web hosting virtual data center services provider, SoftLayer, has begun offering EVault Bare Metal Restores (BMR), as an advanced disaster recovery capability.
Designed to enable customers to completely restore servers to a bare metal state after an operating system or hardware failure, servers are restored to the latest system image safely stored in a secure SoftLayer repository.
Andrew Maten, Director of IT Systems at SoftLayer remarked, ”Everything we offer is about giving our customers more flexibility, confidence, and control. EVault BMR is a powerful, no-nonsense tool for getting systems back up quickly without losing data or functionality.”
EVault BMR is available for Microsoft Windows systems with SoftLayer’s standard EVault offering. For only $20/month it provides a wide range of benefits, including the capability to:
- Restore systems to a select point-in-time
- Restore systems from image or file-based backups
- Restore systems from EVault backups
- Launch recovery transactions to restore data without a bootable system
The solution provides a more efficient and more reliable alternative to manual restores, and can be used in conjunction with regular backups as well as for data migration. System administrators can choose to execute full system restores or to restore individual files. As with all SoftLayer services, EVault BMR can be ordered and setup through the SoftLayer Customer Portal.
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, SoftLayer delivers on-demand virtual data center services on a global basis from facilities located in Dallas, TX; Seattle, WA; and Washington, DC. SoftLayer integrates all facets of IT to innovate industry-leading solutions that are fully automated. This empowers customers with complete control, security, scalability, and ease-of-management for their IT environment.
For more information, please visit: www.softlayer.com.
Dallas, Texas – (The Hosting News) – August 26, 2009 – Web hosting virtual data center services provider, SoftLayer, has begun offering EVault Bare Metal Restores (BMR), as an advanced disaster recovery capability.
Designed to enable customers to completely restore servers to a bare metal state after an operating system or hardware failure, servers are restored to the latest system image safely stored in a secure SoftLayer repository.
Andrew Maten, Director of IT Systems at SoftLayer remarked, ”Everything we offer is about giving our customers more flexibility, confidence, and control. EVault BMR is a powerful, no-nonsense tool for getting systems back up quickly without losing data or functionality.”
EVault BMR is available for Microsoft Windows systems with SoftLayer’s standard EVault offering. For only $20/month it provides a wide range of benefits, including the capability to:
- Restore systems to a select point-in-time
- Restore systems from image or file-based backups
- Restore systems from EVault backups
- Launch recovery transactions to restore data without a bootable system
The solution provides a more efficient and more reliable alternative to manual restores, and can be used in conjunction with regular backups as well as for data migration. System administrators can choose to execute full system restores or to restore individual files. As with all SoftLayer services, EVault BMR can be ordered and setup through the SoftLayer Customer Portal.
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, SoftLayer delivers on-demand virtual data center services on a global basis from facilities located in Dallas, TX; Seattle, WA; and Washington, DC. SoftLayer integrates all facets of IT to innovate industry-leading solutions that are fully automated. This empowers customers with complete control, security, scalability, and ease-of-management for their IT environment.
For more information, please visit: www.softlayer.com.
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