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Research Reveals Post-COVID UK Cloud Trends
New research commissioned and published by Leaseweb has revealed that over half (55%) of UK IT professionals currently trust public cloud services less than they did two years ago, having run into challenges around usage costs, migration and customer service. In addition, ‘cloud only’ and ‘cloud first’ approaches are in the minority across IT infrastructure […]
Is it time for a new BOSS (Boot Optimized Storage Solution)?
To maximize the usable disk space per server and to separate the Operating System (OS) drives from the data drives, a technical solution is required that is not only performant but also redundant. Local, raid backed SSD drives for the OS or a Boot Optimized Storage Solution (BOSS) card can be used in combination with […]
Peering basics: Public vs. private peering
When we make Leaseweb Service Status announcements, we often mention our peering connections. We assume that the readers of those messages technically understand peering. But as they say, assumption is the mother of all mistakes. Sometimes it’s good to start with the basics of things. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at peering […]
An Introduction to AI
Interested in understanding the basics of AI? We explain definitions and frameworks in this article. We are living in the midst of a new digital wave, meaning we have been combining digital technologies with machines, markets and nature. More recently, artificial intelligence has been at the center of this and AI promises to continue to […]
6 Things to Consider When Selecting a Dedicated Server
You’ve decided it’s time to move to a dedicated server – congratulations! We’re here to help you take the next step. Every business is unique and knowing how to choose the best dedicated server for your needs is critical for future and present performance. We’ve broken down everything you need to think about – from understanding your […]
How to set up a basic storage server
So, you are a developer and have a great idea that could potentially change the internet world. How do you go about implementing this great idea and what kind of infrastructure is needed? This blog post describes a simple solution for creating a storage server, a topic I have been asked about several times over […]
Green Cloud Computing: How to make your business more sustainable
As the years tick by and the Earth warms up, the pressure is on for businesses to find sustainable ways of operating. In the world of IT, this is no easy task considering that nearly 1% of all energy related GHG emissions come from data centers and data transmission networks. Huge amounts of energy are […]
Introducing Leaseweb Object Storage
We’re excited to announce that Leaseweb Object Storage has officially arrived in the Netherlands! It’s the perfect combination of cost-effective, scalable and secure storage that can handle vast amounts of data. If you’re looking for durable, highly available storage but don’t necessarily need to pay for especially high performance, then this is the perfect solution […]
Introducing Leaseweb’s Terraform Plugin
Organizing infrastructure and the various teams involved can create confusion and headaches. Terraform is an excellent tool for managing infrastructure as it gives you easy control over all your infrastructure from one place. As part of our effort to provide customers with more tooling to help them manage their infrastructure in a simple and reliable […]
Routing Traffic in Multi-CDN
In this blog post, we explain everything you need to know about routing strategies in multi-CDN. CDNs each have their own routing strategies when it comes to connecting edge nodes to end users. Some use Anycast while others might use DNS records to distribute the traffic between their edge nodes. This alone comes with its […]