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Guides

Learn how to use Linode and get the answers you need to make your project a reality.

How to Install and Configure a Redis Cluster

This guide aims to create a cluster using three Linodes to demonstrate sharding. Then, you will promote a slave to a master – insurance, in the event of a failure.

Databases

Linux Users and Groups

This guide will provide you with an explanation of what Linux permissions are, how they work, and how to manage them.

Linux

Monitoring and Maintaining Your Server

This guide introduces the essential tools and skills you’ll need to keep your server up to date and minimize downtime.

Cloud Overviews

Getting Started with Linode

This guide shows you how to create a Linode, connect to your Linode over SSH, and perform tasks like updating your system, setting the hostname, and setting the correct timezone.

Linode

Deploy a Minecraft Server with One-Click Apps

Linode’s One-Click App Marketplace allows you to easily deploy the latest version of Minecraft Java edition on a Linode using the Linode Cloud Manager.

Developer Tools

Using the Linode CLI

This guide describes the basics of installing and working with the Linode command line interface (CLI). It also offers examples illustrating how to complete common tasks using the CLI.

Linode

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Blog

The latest posts on Linode products, customers, trends, and more.

CentOS 8 End-of-Life Notice And Next Steps for Linode Users

Apr 8, 2021 | by Linode Support

Updates for Linode users regarding the CentOS 8 End-of-Life at the end of 2021.

Linux

The Value of Containerization For Small Businesses

Apr 5, 2021 | by Linode

As more small companies adopt multicloud and hybrid cloud infrastructures, containerization adds consistency across platforms.

Containerization

SMBs and the Cloud: Addressing Cloud Migration, Complexity, and Choice

SMBs and the Cloud: Addressing Migration, Complexity, and Choice

Mar 29, 2021 | by Linode

Migrating to the cloud can be a massive undertaking for any organization, but it can be particularly difficult for SMBs.

Cloud Overviews

Linode Kubernetes Engine Cluster Driver Now Available on Rancher 2.5

Mar 25, 2021 | by Hillary Wilmoth

Spin up Kubernetes clusters directly with Linode Kubernetes Engine in Rancher.

Kubernetes

Hyperscalers and Alternative Cloud Providers: The Advantages of a Hybrid Public Cloud Model

Hyperscalers and Alternative Cloud Providers: The Advantages of a Hybrid Model

Mar 22, 2021 | by Linode

How to choose the right cloud provider—or the right combination in a hybrid cloud model—for an optimum balance of performance and cost.

Alternative Cloud

See How Linode’s CPU Performance Compares to Other Providers in New Benchmark Report

Mar 17, 2021 | by Maddie Presland

See how the CPU performance for two of our popular Compute plans stacked up against other providers, including DigitalOcean and AWS.

Compute

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Developer Tools

Events

Check out our upcoming events.

DevOps and the Alternative Cloud

April 21, 2021 | Virtual

This webinar will dive into the results of a recent study by Accelerated Strategies Group on how front-line DevOps staffers around the world define the essential characteristics and features of public cloud providers.

Alternative Cloud

Securing Commonly Used Apps

March 29, 2021 | Virtual

Join us for our latest Linode LIVE series, Securing Commonly Used Web Apps. We’ve invited HackerSploit back for this two part series covering securing your web pages, databases and server management tools. When deploying web applications and services, security should be evaluated throughout. A solid understanding of the fundamentals of securing these applications and services […]

Developer Tools

How OTTs Save Money and Improve Performance by Streaming Video on the Alternative Cloud

March 24, 2021 | On-Demand

Did you know there are more options to build, run, and grow your company in the cloud other than AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure? Streaming content shouldn’t be a huge and unknown expense, with customer support often lacking. Simply put, complacent streamers pay too much and get passed by their competitors. In this webinar, […]

Alternative Cloud

DeveloperWeek Virtual

February 18, 2021 | Virtual

Join us and 8,000 developers for DeveloperWeek Virtual, the World’s Largest Developer Expo + Conference Series, February 18-19. Enjoy over 250 keynotes, workshops and conference sessions. Best part? You can do so from the comfort of your own home. Check out the conference schedule and register for your free pass today! For two days, the […]

How Managed Hosting Providers Thrive with the Alternative Cloud

February 24, 2021 | On-Demand

Hyperscale cloud providers are feature-rich but often don’t make your life any easier. The answer? Alternative cloud providers.

Partner Network

Tech With Tim Linux for Programmers Series

January 30, 2021 | Virtual

Join us as we team up with Tech With Tim for another on-demand series, Linux for Programmers. You can find Part 1 of the series over on Tech With Tim’s YouTube channel. Then, continue learning the fundamental topics and skills related to Linux with us when Part 2 kicks off on Saturday, January 30 at 12:00pm ET. You’ll […]

Linux

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Removing Technical Barriers to Collaboration

While working with our friends at Tugboat on this story, we learned about the passing of Ben Chavet. This post is dedicated to his life and work at Tugboat.

Developer Tools