Note: This article was originally published in 2013. Some steps, commands, or software versions may have changed. Check the current Cloud documentation for the latest information.

Cloud Hosting Providers

There are a number of Cloud Hosting providers out there. I just thought I would keep a list of the most interesting ones for reference here: Cloud Hosting Providers Provider NameProvider URLBrief Description
Digital Oceanhttps://www.digitalocean.com/pricingNever used them, but they offer attractive pricing and their features look highly competitive.
RackspacePretty popular option out there. I believe they were part of the first companies to offer a public cloud and they are a leader in the space.
Microsoft Windows Azurehttp://www.windowsazure.com/Microsoft finally is catching up with its peers in the public cloud space. Their pricing is very attractive and lots of new features coming up. I recommend it as it integrates well with their onPremises offerings in order to deploy hybrid clouds.
 

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