Explore alternative clouds. Deploy high-performance compute, bare metal, and object storage at a fraction of the cost of AWS.
The cloud market isn't just the Big Three. Providers like Vultr and Linode (Akamai) offer high-performance compute at transparent prices. This course teaches you to manage Linux servers across these platforms. You will learn to deploy Bare Metal instances, configure NVMe storage, and use startup scripts for automation. We cover networking features like VPCs and Load Balancers, providing you with cost-effective alternatives for hosting personal projects or high-performance workloads.
Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access
Yes, both have high SLAs and global data centers.
Growing, especially for compute-heavy tasks.
Both offer managed K8s services now.
Vultr is famous for hourly bare metal rental.
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