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Description
Akamai Cloud (previously known as Linode) provides a next-generation distributed cloud platform built for performance, portability, and scalability. It allows developers to deploy and manage cloud-native applications globally through a robust suite of services including Essential Compute, Managed Databases, Kubernetes Engine, and Object Storage. Designed to lower cloud spend, Akamai offers flat pricing, predictable billing, and reduced egress costs without compromising on power or flexibility. Businesses can access GPU-accelerated instances to drive AI, ML, and media workloads with unmatched efficiency. Its edge-first infrastructure ensures ultra-low latency, enabling applications to deliver exceptional user experiences across continents. Akamai Cloud’s architecture emphasizes portability—helping organizations avoid vendor lock-in by supporting open technologies and multi-cloud interoperability. Comprehensive support and developer-focused tools simplify migration, application optimization, and scaling. Whether for startups or enterprises, Akamai Cloud delivers global reach and superior performance for modern workloads.
Description
With just one command, you can swiftly create an Ubuntu virtual machine using Multipass, which is capable of launching and managing VMs while configuring them with cloud-init, akin to public cloud environments. This tool allows you to experiment with cloud launches right on your local machine at no cost, and in just five minutes, you'll realize how effortlessly a lightweight cloud setup can be achieved. To get started, you can launch several LTS instances, check their status, execute commands, apply cloud-init configurations, and remove older instances as needed. For those looking to master the Linux command line, the "Ubuntu Server CLI cheat sheet" serves as a quick reference for skills ranging from basic file management to advanced deployments like Kubernetes and OpenStack. Multipass also features a command line interface that simplifies the launching, management, and interaction with Linux instances. You'll find that downloading a fresh image is incredibly fast, enabling you to have a fully operational VM in mere minutes. Furthermore, you can create Ubuntu instances and initialize them with cloud-init metadata, similar to setups on AWS, Azure, Google, IBM, and Oracle clouds, allowing you to effectively simulate a cloud deployment directly on your workstation. This capability makes it easier than ever to experiment and learn about cloud computing without the need for extensive resources.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Ansible
Kubernetes
BioRAFT
Budibase
Cloud 66
Dradis
Drupal
Dumper
Fireside
Laravel Forge
Integrations
Ansible
Kubernetes
BioRAFT
Budibase
Cloud 66
Dradis
Drupal
Dumper
Fireside
Laravel Forge
Pricing Details
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Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Akamai
Founded
1998
Country
United States
Website
www.akamai.com/cloud
Vendor Details
Company Name
Canonical
Founded
2010
Country
United Kingdom
Website
multipass.run/
Product Features
Backup
Backup Log
Backup Scheduling
Cloud Backup
Compression
Continuous Backup
Encryption
Incremental Backup
Local Server Options
Remote Server Options
Secure Data Storage
Web Access / Restoration
Cloud Storage
Access Control
Archiving & Retention
Backup
Data Migration
Data Synchronization
Encryption
File Sharing
Version Control
DDoS Protection
DNS Amplification Protection
DNS Reflection Protection
High Network Capacity
Illegitimate Traffic Recognition
Infrastructure Protection (Layer 3/Layer 4)
Post Attack Analysis
Traffic Monitoring
Website Protection (Layer 7)
Firewall
Alerts / Notifications
Application Visibility / Control
Automated Testing
Intrusion Prevention
LDAP Integration
Physical / Virtual Environment
Sandbox / Threat Simulation
Threat Identification
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Analytics / Reporting
Configuration Management
Data Migration
Data Security
Load Balancing
Log Access
Network Monitoring
Performance Monitoring
SLA Monitoring
Load Balancing
Authentication
Automatic Configuration
Content Caching
Content Routing
Data Compression
Health Monitoring
Predefined Protocols
Redundancy Checking
Reverse Proxy
SSL Offload
Schedulers
Managed DNS
Anti-Malware
Change Management
DDoS Protection
DNS Failover
DNS Propagation
Disaster Recovery
Global DNS Network
Intelligent Traffic Routing
Load Balancing
Reporting / Analytics
Secondary DNS
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Virtual Machine
Backup Management
Graphical User Interface
Remote Control
VDI
Virtual Machine Encryption
Virtual Machine Migration
Virtual Machine Monitoring
Virtual Server
VPS Hosting
Access Control / Permissions
FTP
Managed VPS
Multi-Server Management
One-Click Apps
Root Access
SSD Storage
Unmanaged VPS
Upload Custom ISO
Product Features
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Analytics / Reporting
Configuration Management
Data Migration
Data Security
Load Balancing
Log Access
Network Monitoring
Performance Monitoring
SLA Monitoring