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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
Getting Started with the Python CLI Oct 31, 2013
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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