Threads for improved API performance Oct 16, 2023
Describes how to use Python's Thread library to improve how quickly API commands can be executed by doing them in parallel instead of in series.
Pagination Examples Nov 12, 2021
A collection of examples on how to properly get large listings of objects from the SoftLayer API using Pagination, Python iterators, and objectFilters.
Managing Image Templates Jun 25, 2020
A variety of examples on how to work with Image Templates, aka SoftLayer_Virtual_Guest_Block_Device_Template_Group
Advanced Bare Metal Server Ordering Mar 20, 2019
Explains how to build a bare metal order, includes how to get packages, prices (including pcie and gpu items), raid setup and vlans
Order an external authentication Sep 26, 2018
It allows to order external authentication like 'Symantec Identity Protection' or 'Phone-based authentication'
Advanced Quote Ordering Aug 7, 2018
Place an order using a quote with SSH keys and post provisioning scripts. Along with a few examples of how to get the needed data.
Migrate a VSI between dedicated hosts Aug 4, 2017
Migrate a Dedicated Host instance to another Dedicated Host. You can migrate your dedicated host instances from one host to another within the same POD.
Get bills by user Jun 9, 2017
Goes through the upcoming invoice, collects billing items by their user, and prints out the results along with a sum of costs
Upgrade Hardware and Virtual Servers Mar 22, 2016
A few examples on how to find upgrade prices, actually do the upgrade with a maintenance window, and verify everything.
Determining your next bill Feb 8, 2016
Example on how to use getNextInvoiceTotalAmount to retrieve the pre-tax total amount of an account's next invoice measured in US Dollars ($USD)
Create a new virtual server with all options Aug 1, 2015
Creates a new virtual server (VSI) and demonstrates the many options that can be used to customize the creation. The code includes a commented out section that will create a price quote for the order instead of actually placing the virtual server order.
Find active VMs by creator Jun 23, 2015
Retrieves the list of virtual instances (VSIs) by the person who created them. If no parameter is provided the code uses the ID you are logged into the SL CLI with.