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Zend Framework 1.x...Without Inhaling
May 23, 2013 jbrown

Not sure how to integrate all Zend Framework 1.x has to offer into your existing code? Do you want to know how you can use Zend Framework 1.x without having to fully adopt the MVC architecture? What if you want to begin using MVC later? This article will present ideas and examples on how you can integrate Zend Framework 1.x alongside your existing codebase with minimal need for future re-factoring.

Getting started with DNS
April 25, 2013 phil

Users interact with SoftLayer's authortative DNS servers through the SoftLayer_Dns_Domain service. Each SoftLayer_Dns_Domain has a collection of SoftLayer_DNS_Domain_ResourceRecords referenced by the resourceRecords relational property. While it is possible to interact with resource records through the SoftLayer_Dns_Domain service, it is best to use the SoftLayer_Dns_Domain_ResourceRecord service directly after initial zone creation.

Domains

Listing

Getting started with CCIs
April 18, 2013 phil

In the context of the SoftLayer API, SoftLayer CloudLayer Computing Instances(CCIs) are represented by SoftLayer_Virtual_Guest objects. The SoftLayer_Virtual_Guest service allows for interaction with a specific CCI and you are able to interact with all CCIs on your account through the SoftLayer_Account service.

Creating

Ordering new CCIs is accomplished through SoftLayer_Virtual_Guest::createObject.

How to Solve: Error fetching http headers
March 19, 2013 phil

"Error Fetching http headers" is a common error to encounter when working with the SLAPI. Fortunately, it is not terribly difficult to avoid. This error most commonly met when working with a large sets of data and can be a bit cryptic, as it seems to imply some sort of connection issue. In truth, it is a client side error provided when a timeout occurs while waiting for a response from the API.

When this error is encountered, there are three common solutions to head off the error by remedying either the timeout directly or how the API returns the results.

default_socket_timeout

FTP/SFTP for SoftLayer Object Storage
February 18, 2013 kmcdonald

Getting started with SoftLayer Object Storage can be a bit daunting. At it's core object storage is an API-driven product, which means integrating it into your solution involves writing code. To remedy that we've spent time finding some of the most popular tools that help you interact with SoftLayer Object Storage.

Python Object Storage Backup 2.0 Released
February 6, 2013 klandreth

Under the cover of darkness we’ve been hard at working making more goodies for you. We’re excited to release Object Storage Backup Script 2.0 which is now available on pypi! That’s right, not only is it up to version 2.0 full of bug fixes and enhancements, but you can now install it via pip which is highly recommended.

To install the backup script, run the following command (as root or sudo):

pip install slbackup

Rich iOS User Interface using UIWebViews and MGTemplateEngine
January 8, 2013 pkijowski

SoftLayer Mobile Team is part of the Interface Development group that is dedicated to providing access to SoftLayer global platform. Our goal is to bring an outstanding user experience by clear presentation of data and friendly navigation through resources right in the palms of our customers.

Simplified CCI Creation
December 18, 2012 phil

The SoftLayer API is a thorough beast...many ins and outs, options and choices. It is aimed to impart the greatest level of control to our customers and partners as possible. Our ordering system is a prime example. With it you are able to not only choose the standard assortment of specifications for a cloud server, but also if you want your storage stored locally vs on a SAN or even how you want us to contact you if there is an issue with a particular CCI...

However with great choice comes great complexity.

Dedicated server ordering with Flex Image and Python
December 10, 2012 phil

Automating server provisioning is not only fun, it can also save you the time and pain recovering from the carpal tunnel all of the clicking and typing ordering 100's of servers from the managment portal can cause. To save you from that fate I have put together this guide in hopes to help you explore the world of order automation with the SoftLayer API :)

We will assume that at some earlier point in time we have created a Flex Image. Each image is a point in time snapshot of your primary drive, complete with OS and software configurations which means less work once the server is online.

HTML5 and jQuery Sortable
November 15, 2012 cwolff

If you’re a developer, you know the feeling of a constant infatuation with learning new methods, strategies and languages. Earlier this year, I posted an introduction to HTML5 via game programming and I thought to myself, "There has to be a more practical use for this in my daily work". Thus my research began.

When searching for new jQuery plugins, I tend to spend hours, if not days sifting through options and comparing the pros and cons of each plugin. During one such research binge a particular plugin caught my eye.