CloudLayerTM Solutions Click a square below to review data on available solutions.Massively scale your computing resources on-demand. CloudLayerTM Computing lets you deploy on-demand computing instances running enterprise-grade and open source operating systems in as few as five minutes.
Guaranteed to be based on a minimum of a 2.0GHz processor, the CloudLayer Computing Instances are available with your choice of operating system and includes a library of images to choose from.
Built on SoftLayer's automated data center services expertise and Citrix® XenServerTM, these instances can stand alone or be seamlessly integrated with the rest of your SoftLayer dedicated servers, virtual servers, automated services, and additional CloudLayer Services, to create a unified computing environment with unequaled efficiency and interoperability.
Public Cloud:
A multi-tenant environment that is designed for workloads that require rapid provisioning.
Private Cloud:
An environment dedicated to a single customer that leverages virtualization tools to deliver a secure computing platform.
Bare Metal Cloud:
Designed for workloads with high I/O and that do not require a virtualization layer.
Note: All monthly CloudLayer Computing plans include 2000GB of outbound bandwidth. Once the monthly bandwidth allotment has been met, there will be a $0.10/GB charge for bandwidth used during the remainder of the current billing cycle. Hourly CloudLayer Computing Instances do not include any bandwidth. All outbound bandwidth is charged at $0.10/GB. Free inbound and private network bandwidth applies to both monthly and hourly plans.
| Enterprise OS options can be added to any CCI for the following costs: | Hourly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat | N/A | $20.00 |
| Windows Server 2008 - Standard | $0.05 | $20.00 |
| Windows Server 2008 - Enterprise | $0.10 | $50.00 |
| Windows Server 2008 - Data Center | $0.15 | $75.00 |
| Option | Hourly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 250GB SAN | $0.05 | $25.00 |
| 500GB SAN | $0.10 | $50.00 |
| 750GB SAN | $0.15 | $75.00 |
| 1000GB SAN | $0.20 | $100.00 |
| 1500GB SAN | $0.25 | $150.00 |
| 2000GB SAN | $0.30 | $200.00 |
Rapid Provisioning
Computing instances delivered as fast as 5 minutes
Automated Recovery
Designed to automatically recover the computing instance in the event of the failure of the physical environment
Hybrid Environments
Private network enables dedicated and virtualized solution integration
Instant Upgrades
Ability to start small and grow with demand, in real-time
KVM over IP
KVM over IP access to computing instances
Image Library
Capture, template, and store images for accelerated provisioning and simplified management
Ease of Use
Full access and control via Customer Portal and API
Full Virtualization
Virtualized networking, security, storage, and management optimizes "beyond the box"
Pay As You Go or Monthly Packages
Pay only for the resources you need and use
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