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Getting started with the Cloud Foundry and Bluemix Command Line Utilities Jun 14, 2016
In order to fully utilize the power of your Bluemix account it is recommended to install the [Cloud Foundry](https://www

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Bluemix VPN + SoftLayer Vyatta = Cloud Communication Mar 23, 2016
<h2>Overview</h2> <p>One of the great things about being in a connected world is the ability to have private only syste

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Getting started with the SLCLI and Load Balancers Jan 26, 2016
Load Balancing is a way to distribute processing and communications evenly across multiple servers within a data center

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Ordering Bare Metal Servers Using the SoftLayer API Aug 27, 2015
The ability to order bare metal servers is one of the unique advantages of the SoftLayer cloud. But bare metal servers a

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Location-based Pricing and You Jul 22, 2015
When we launch a new data center, we try to keep everything as consistent as possible between locations. We use the same

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How to Use The SoftLayer API to Authorize Guest VMs to iSCSI Storage Jul 16, 2015
SoftLayer iSCSI storage is a great platform for running a clustered OS and file system. Featuring Multipath I/O (MPIO),

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More SoftLayer REST API Examples Jun 24, 2015
The SoftLayer REST API is powerful and convenient because you can use it from any language or no language (the command l

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Ember-cli-defeatureify Addon: Feature Flag Support and Stripping of Debug Statements Jun 3, 2015
If you have ever used a canary build of the Ember.js framework, you are likely familiar with feature flags. Used to bund

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Going Further with the SoftLayer API Python Client - Part 3 Mar 11, 2015
In my first two blog posts in this series, <a href=http://sldn.softlayer.com/blog/bpotter/Going-Further-SoftLayer-API-P

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Going Further with the SoftLayer API Python Client - Part 2 Feb 13, 2015
<p>In my previous <a href=http://sldn.softlayer.com/blog/bpotter/Going-Further-SoftLayer-API-Python-Client-Part-1>blog

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Going Further with the SoftLayer API Python Client - Part 1 Feb 6, 2015
So you want to code to the SoftLayer API, your language of choice is python (well done), and you’ve read the <a href=ht

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SoftLayer CLI Simple Bind Importer Jan 2, 2015
We added a new feature, a simple bind importer, to the python CLI client that allows users to easily import bind style D

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Getting started with CCIs Dec 8, 2014
<p>In the context of the SoftLayer API, SoftLayer CloudLayer Computing Instances(CCIs) are represented by <a href=https://sldn.softlayer.com/refe

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Getting Started With User Data and Post Provisioning Scripts Aug 21, 2014
The SoftLayer platform lets you add dynamic data and scripts when you place your order. The scripts are executed after

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Using fog-softlayer for Managing Global IP Addresses Aug 1, 2014
In [part six]( http://sldn.softlayer.com/blog/matteldridge/Using-fog-softlayer-Managing-Networks-VLANs) of this series w

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Using fog-softlayer for Managing Networks (VLANs) Jul 31, 2014
In [part five]( http://sldn.softlayer.com/blog/matteldridge/Using-fog-softlayer-Managing-Key-Pairs) of this series, we e

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Using fog-softlayer for Managing Key Pairs Jul 30, 2014
In [part four]( http://sldn.softlayer.com/blog/matteldridge/Using-fog-softlayer-Managing-DNS ) of this series, we explor

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Using fog-softlayer for Managing DNS Jul 25, 2014
This is Part 4 of a series, so to get the most out of it you may want to [start at the beginning](http://sldn.softlayer.

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Using fog-softlayer for Managing Servers Jul 1, 2014
In [part one](http://sldn.softlayer.com/blog/matteldridge/Fog-Gem-Support-SoftLayer) of this series we introduced a new

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Fog Gem Support for SoftLayer Jun 19, 2014
Things just got easier for developers working with the SoftLayer API. Support for SoftLayer is introduced with the rele

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Ordering RAID Through API Apr 22, 2014
As a SoftLayer user, you have probably seen the beautiful RAID Configurator that greets you when you order a server in the control portal. This API example explains how to build that.

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Nessus Security Scans Using the SoftLayer API Apr 15, 2014
<p>SoftLayer offers free vulnerability scans with all servers. When utilized through the customer portal, it will run a

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Do More with Less: A SoftLayer Knife for Chef Apr 10, 2014
<p>We're excited to announce the initial release of the <a href=https://github.com/softlayer/knife-softlayer>knife-sof

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Introduction: Deploying Drupal on SoftLayer with Chef Mar 5, 2014
<p>DevOps adoption rate has substantially increased in the last couple of years across all organization sizes due to the

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Getting Started with the Python CLI Oct 31, 2013
<script type=text/javascript>toc_collapse=0;</script><div class=toc id=toc> <div class=toc-title>Table of conte

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Redirection and Controller Workflow Sep 5, 2013
<p>A common problem when developing controller functionality is how to structure the workflow of the page. You have to m

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Technical Debt Jul 25, 2013
<p>According to <a href=http://www.merriam-webster.com>Merriam-Webster dictionary</a>, <em>debt</em> is defined as, s

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Unit Testing Ember Data Models Jun 21, 2013
<p><a href=http://emberjs.com/>Ember.js</a> is a JavaScript <a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model%E2%80%93view%E

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Getting started with Firewalls Jun 4, 2013
<p>SoftLayer provides two flavors of firewall service that share some API components. Single device firewall solutions a

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Zend Framework 1.x...Without Inhaling May 23, 2013
<p><em>Not sure how to integrate all Zend Framework 1.x has to offer into your existing code? Do you want to know how yo

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Getting started with DNS Apr 25, 2013
<p>Users interact with SoftLayer's authortative DNS servers through the <a href=https://sldn.softlayer.com/reference/services/SoftLayer_Dns_Domai

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Getting started with VSI's Apr 18, 2013
In the context of the SoftLayer API, SoftLayer Virtual Server Instances(VSIs) are represented by [[SoftLayer_Virtual_Gue

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Simplified CCI Creation Dec 18, 2012
<p>The SoftLayer API is a thorough beast...many ins and outs, options and choices. It is aimed to impart the greatest le

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Dedicated server ordering with Flex Image and Python Dec 10, 2012
<p>Automating server provisioning is not only fun, it can also save you the time and pain recovering from the carpal tun

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CCI Ram Upgrades Oct 26, 2012
<p>Sometimes I just can't be bothered to do things in the normal way. Now, I can enjoy a good ole zen activity like th

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An American SLayer In Europe Oct 4, 2012
<p>From time to time, I get the opportunity to travel and work with various groups and organizations around the world. S

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Extended Object Masks: a taste of things to come Jul 17, 2012
<p>While my <a href=http://sldn.softlayer.com/blog/klandreth/Deglazing-slbackuppy-Usage-Object-Storage-Kitchen>culinar

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OS Reload, OS Reload, OS Reload... Jun 6, 2012
<p>Need to OS Reload many servers you say!?!</p> <p>Do you have a large number of servers whom could use fresh start? A

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Take the Bite Out of Editing Firewall Rules – A Python Example May 9, 2012
<p>Time is the only true bartering resource. We trade dollars for goods or services but the hard earned currency for the

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Measure Twice; Cut Once Apr 26, 2012
<p>Recently I launched a project that displayed items in a blog-like format with an attached thumbnail. When I had orig

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The CCI VLAN Specification Mar 9, 2012
<p>When ordering a CCI on our shopping cart you are currently unable to specify a VLAN. While there are exceptions in pl

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Command Line Simplicity Feb 24, 2012
<p>Sometimes when putting together a script for the API I find myself wanting to remove as much complication from the pr

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Scheduled Maintenance Dec 12, 2011
<p>The SoftLayer Development Network site will be unavailable between 5:00am and 6:00am CST on 12/14/2011. This mainten

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SLDN Update! Nov 18, 2011
<p>The SoftLayer Developer Network thrives on your feedback! Let us know what features and improvements you would like

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cPanel Provides SoftLayer DNS Clustering Support Sep 26, 2011
<p>Since the release of <a href=http://www.cpanel.net/2011/08/cpanel-expands-its-dns-cluster-functionality-with-softlay

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Helper Functions: Small Changes, Big Win Aug 31, 2011
<p>If your job is anything like mine, there is just never enough time to finish everything. When working on projects, I

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SOAP API Application Development 101 Aug 23, 2011
<p>Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) is built on server-to-server remote procedure calls over HTTP. The data is forma

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The New SLDN Jun 30, 2011
<p>Good news everyone!</p> <p>The past few months we have been working feverously on redesigning the SoftLayer Developm

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The End Is Nigh Jun 3, 2011
<p>As the depletion of IPv4 space draws nearer we have added a new requirement when placing an order which contains addt

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Understanding Objective-C : Messaging May 23, 2011
<p>In this installment, I hope now to point out some of the unique features of the Objective-C language and entice other

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Blocks - A welcome addition to C Apr 18, 2011
<p>In the programming environment of Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard), Apple added a programming construct to C (and by exte

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Virtual Guest Ordering Jan 11, 2011
<p><i>Note: This process for ordering CCIs has been deprecated. Please see the updated process <a href=http://sldn.soft

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Go Go Gadget Jan 3, 2011
<p>To gadgetize or not to gadgetize? That is the question. Between Apple widgets, Google gadgets, and Windows gadgets,

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Adding SoftLayer to the Mac OS X Dashboard Dec 20, 2010
<p>The SoftLayer API started on the web. It was originally created to support the back end of our web portals. However,

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Directory Tree in XML Oct 29, 2010
<p>As a fan of XML, <a href=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Document_Object_Model>the DOM</a>, and interesting design pat

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Captured in a Gem - The SoftLayer API Client for Ruby Aug 12, 2010
<p>When I first learned about object oriented programming, many years ago, I found that the technique fit me well. I fou

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The SoftLayer Mobile Client: A New Perspective Jun 21, 2010
<p>Much of the development work that goes on here centers on the <a href=https://manage.softlayer.com/>SoftLayer Custo

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A Conversation on API Abstraction Apr 8, 2010
<p>As a developer, I have a good relationship with the PHP community. Many of my personal friends are involved in large

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Object Masks and Filters in C Sharp Feb 19, 2010
<p><strong>Object Masks, Filters, and Other V3 Black Magic</strong></p> <p>Everyone has heard the age old saying for an

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Building the Data Warehouse Sep 29, 2009
<p>Here at SoftLayer, we have a lot of things that we need to keep track of. It's not just payments, servers, rack slots

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Using CURL to access CloudLayer Storage Jul 10, 2009
<p><a href=http://www.softlayer.com/cloudlayer_storage.html>CloudLayer Storage</a> is billed as providing anytime, an

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PHP Memory Management in Foreach Jan 15, 2009
<style type=text/css>code { display: block; background:#dddddd; border: 1px solid #999999; padding: 5px; }</style><p>M

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PHP Type Conversions for Comparison Jan 2, 2009
<p>There has been some discussion recently among our dev team regarding PHP type conversion. I’ll give some of the prob

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URL Obfuscation Oct 31, 2008
<div style=text-align: left;>On August 26, our CTO Nathan Day wrote a <a href=http://theinnerlayer.softlayer.com/2008

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The New Face of Search Engine Optimization Aug 11, 2008
<p>Most SL customers host websites on our services, and all websites benefit from high search engine rankings. The old

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Dot Net? You Bet! Mar 20, 2008
<p>Greetings fellow SLAPI enthusiasts! When the call went out for examples I figured why not cowboy up and try my hand

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More methods, this time for the bean counters. Jul 16, 2007
<p>(This post refers to SoftLayer API version 1. Check out <a href=http://sldn.softlayer.com/03/2008/and-now-for-someth

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New API method for searching IP addresses Jul 6, 2007
<p>(This post refers to SoftLayer API version 1. Check out <a href=http://sldn.softlayer.com/03/2008/and-now-for-someth

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It pays to ask Jul 3, 2007
<p>(This post refers to SoftLayer API version 1. Check out <a href=http://sldn.softlayer.com/03/2008/and-now-for-someth

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API Hacking Fun With Python Jun 21, 2007
<p>(This post refers to SoftLayer API version 1. Check out <a href=http://sldn.softlayer.com/03/2008/and-now-for-someth

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API Addition - Backbone Graphs Jun 8, 2007
<p>(This post refers to SoftLayer API version 1. Check out <a href=http://sldn.softlayer.com/03/2008/and-now-for-someth

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You ask, we respond May 29, 2007
<p>(This post refers to SoftLayer API version 1. Check out <a href=http://sldn.softlayer.com/03/2008/and-now-for-someth

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Forums May 21, 2007
<p>We have launched a new group of forums to provide an area where developers and SoftLayer customers can discuss topics

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Introduction May 21, 2007
<p>Welcome to the SoftLayer Developer Network!</p> <p>SoftLayer has been a leader in giving our customers control over

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Quick example May 21, 2007
<p >We are ushering in a new era at SoftLayer with the release of the SoftLayer API.&nbsp;The API opens endless possibil

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Show off your project May 21, 2007
<p>Everyone at SoftLayer is excited about the API. But we can't wait to see what our customers are going to be doing wit

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