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Can Terraform Automate Your Hybrid Cloud?
It’s undeniable. IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible are revolutionizing the way we build and interact with large-scale infrastructure. But why? What is Terraform, and what about it makes this tool so essential? As you may already be aware, it’s become increasingly common for companies to utilize not one cloud …
Cloud-init: Automate Your Server Configuration
As we continue expanding the functionality and convenience of our new public RESTful API, Hivelocity is pleased to announce our bare metal dedicated servers now offer instant configuration with cloud-init support. As the industry-standard for customizing cloud instances, cloud-init means our customers can now configure their dedicated servers with the …
Is Proxmox Right for Your Private Cloud?
What is Proxmox? Well, depending on your industry, your organization’s options for cloud-based solutions might be limited. Whether it’s strict external regulations, concerns over privacy and security, or simply the utilization of resource-intensive software, public cloud solutions aren’t for everyone. But cloud environments have so many advantages to offer. What …
What is Edge Computing?
Edge computing is more than just a buzzword. If you’re active within the tech community, this probably isn’t your first time hearing it. Conceptually, it represents a shift in industry thinking regarding the role of physical location in our digital lives. As the internet’s worldwide influence grows, companies within the …
Feedonomics Processes Billions of Products Every Day Using Hivelocity’s IaaS
About Feedonomics Feedonomics combines best-in-class technology and service to list products everywhere people shop online, including Google Shopping, Amazon, Facebook and Instagram. Our HQ is in Los Angeles but we have offices around the world in Denver, Texas, North Carolina, Australia and Manilla. Our full-service team of over 150 …
Coronavirus Advisory
Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Hivelocity has taken the following precautionary steps in order to ensure consistent operations throughout this situation. Our focus will remain to ensure the health and wellbeing of our team, along with all data centers and client services remaining fully operational. Hivelocity has implemented …
How to Make a Great Minecraft Server
You’ve slain the Ender Dragon, conquered the Nether, and built your own pixelated replica of King’s Landing. Now what? Minecraft may be a game of endless possibilities, but once you’ve seen everything the base game has to offer, you may be asking yourself “how do I recapture that magic I …
cPanel: What You Need to Know
Most people who have managed a website are familiar with cPanel. With its high functionality, ease-of-use, and user-friendly graphical interface, cPanel has become the market standard for remote-access control panels. Whether you’re a webmaster running your own site, a hosting provider selling space on a shared server, or an individual …
Colo: What is Colocation?
If you’re a business owner, then you know how important your servers are to your business. Whether storing product information for an eCommerce site, sales histories for a brick-and-mortar retailer, or customer records for the clients of a business-to-business service provider, the data stored on private servers is vital to …
What is Private Cloud?
In recent years, the concept of the cloud has become synonymous with modern tech infrastructure. With its flexible use of resources, scalability, and cross-platform compatibility, the cloud has revolutionized the role of technology in our lives. By integrating loose webs of useful tools and devices into single unified networks, the …
What is VPS Hosting? Virtual Private Servers and Your Small Business
Chances are you’ve heard of VPS hosting and are wondering if it’s the right fit for you. After all, as every business owner knows, managing your own company or website involves making difficult choices. Beyond the obvious questions surrounding which services, products, or information to provide, understanding the technical requirements …