About Linode

Linode pioneered affordable cloud hosting in 2003, making infrastructure accessible to developers and small businesses long before major cloud providers dominated the market. Acquired by Akamai in 2022, Linode now combines simple cloud computing with global edge and security services.

Key Services

• Compute Instances • High performance virtual machines with SSD storage and dedicated CPU options
• Kubernetes Engine • Managed Kubernetes clusters with automated upgrades and scaling
• Object Storage • S3 compatible storage for backups, static assets, and large datasets
• Networking • NodeBalancers, VLANs, VPNs, and DDoS protection included at no extra cost
• Managed Services • Managed databases for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis with automated maintenance

Use Cases

Linode powers web applications, development environments, game servers, data analytics workloads, and CI/CD infrastructure. Developers choose Linode for its straightforward approach, helpful community, and reliable performance without enterprise complexity.

QR Code Applications

Place QR codes in server documentation to link directly to management consoles, embed codes in infrastructure diagrams for quick resource access, or include them in on call runbooks to help team members rapidly access server details and monitoring data.