AWS, Google Cloud, Cloudflare, Linode, CircleCi, Digital Ocean, etc. All are cloud service providers, but which particular provider do you use? And why do you use it? What are the very things that influenced your decision? Things like Price, Options, Configurability, Flexibility, Simplicity, User Interface, etc.

And what cloud service provider do you think is best for a Laravel application? I am thinking of using Digital Ocean. Nairaland seems to be running on Cloudflare. Seun, why Cloudflare?

Also, any tips on deployment, server management, stacks to use (ex. Docker, Forge, etc), will be very appreciated.

I use netlify. It's the best for jamstack applications. Headless wordpress configurations. It watches for changes from my GitHub and my hosted wordpress website and makes changes automatically as things are updated. There's also the issue with redirects and sitemaps which Netlify handles very well.

tensazangetsu20:
I use netlify. It's the best for jamstack applications. Headless wordpress configurations. It watches for changes from my GitHub and my hosted wordpress website and makes changes automatically as things are updated. There's also the issue with redirects and sitemaps which Netlify handles very well.

Thanks. Which would you recommend for a Laravel application?

tensazangetsu20:
I use netlify. It's the best for jamstack applications. Headless wordpress configurations. It watches for changes from my GitHub and my hosted wordpress website and makes changes automatically as things are updated. There's also the issue with redirects and sitemaps which Netlify handles very well.

When I wanted to host my portfolio website wey I never finish netlify gave me few problems but I ported to vercel and it worked one time. I'm using the free tier though.

@OP why do you want IAAS specifically?

For Laravel app, I think Forge or Digital ocean will do just fine. Forge was built by Taylor so it's a good choice for Laravel. It's cheap, I've never used it though.

I doubt if they are IAAS though. More like PAAS.

Xandelle:
AWS, Google Cloud, Cloudflare, Linode, CircleCi, Digital Ocean, etc. All are cloud service providers, but which particular provider do you use? And why do you use it? What are the very things that influenced your decision? Things like Price, Options, Configurability, Flexibility, Simplicity, User Interface, etc.

And what cloud service provider do you think is best for a Laravel application? I am thinking of using Digital Ocean. Nairaland seems to be running on Cloudflare. Seun, why Cloudflare?

Also, any tips on deployment, server management, stacks to use (ex. Docker, Forge, etc), will be very appreciated.

I use DigitalOcean to host all my apps, which happen to be Laravel apps. My primary motivation for choosing DO was their affordable pricing, although I also like the almost endless configuration options available.

naijasensei:


I use DigitalOcean to host all my apps, which happen to be Laravel apps. My primary motivation for choosing DO was their affordable pricing, although I also like the almost endless configuration options available.

Bro I'm curious, how many language and framework are you good at?

Karleb:


When I wanted to host my portfolio website wey I never finish netlify gave me few problems but I ported to vercel and it worked one time. I'm using the free tier though.

@OP why do you want IAAS specifically?

For Laravel app, I think Forge or Digital ocean will do just fine. Forge was built by Taylor so it's a good choice for Laravel. It's cheap, I've never used it though.

I doubt if they are IAAS though. More like PAAS.

Thanks for your input. To answer your question, Actually I'm new to cloud architecture, and the more I learn about it, the more I encounter all these terms. I hardly know the difference between PaaS and IaaS, Although I know about SaaS. I used to use shared hosting but I am very certain that my needs have gone beyond that level.

I have gone into the themes and plugins market and I chose Laravel to power my website. But I am currently stuck at the variety of options before me, and also because I do not want to go through the hassle of migrating to another cloud.

naijasensei:


I use DigitalOcean to host all my apps, which happen to be Laravel apps. My primary motivation for choosing DO was their affordable pricing, although I also like the almost endless configuration options available.

I have my eyes set on DO too. I also heard that they have UI for everything which will save one time from having to learn their CLI commands.

Karleb:


Bro I'm curious, how many language and framework are you good at?

The language I am good at has to be PHP, however, I can cope with JavaScript, Python, and to a lesser extent Kotlin. My framework of choice is Laravel.

Disclaimer: the list above is subject to change without prior written notice.

Xandelle:


I have my eyes set on DO too. I also heard that they have UI for everything which will save one time from having to learn their CLI commands.

For your own good, I will advice you to learn how to use the command line. Why? There are sometimes when the UI might get unexpectedly stuck, and you might have no other choice but to use the CLI. Also, DO is mainly an unmanaged IaaS provider, so you are expected to know your way around.

DigitalOcean for me anytime, any day. However, I have used AWS and GCP in the past.

And yeah you need to learn to use your CLI. It is very important and just as someone mentioned above, DO is unmanaged so you'll need to know some CLI basics.

CLI is fun and easy if you get used to it.

naijasensei:


For your own good, I will advice you to learn how to use the command line. Why? There are sometimes when the UI might get unexpectedly stuck, and you might have no other choice but to use the CLI. Also, DO is mainly an unmanaged IaaS provider, so you are expected to know your way around.

I do use the CLI. It doesn't intimidate me at all. What I meant is that the UI will save me time from learning the commands for DO. I'm suspect that the commands syntax vary from platform to platform, and for any platform you choose, you've got to learn their stuff. So instead of staying stagnant while learning DO's commands, I can deploy and manage my app with the UI, while gradually learning the commands of DO CLI.

niel63:
DigitalOcean for me anytime, any day. However, I have used AWS and GCP in the past.

And yeah you need to learn to use your CLI. It is very important and just as someone mentioned above, DO is unmanaged so you'll need to know some CLI basics.

CLI is fun and easy if you get used to it.

Can you tell us the differences ,and what exactly made you to finally pitch your tent with DO?

Yes the command line is very important, easy and makes one look cool and geeky. I have no plans of skipping that aspect.

Xandelle:


I do use the CLI. It doesn't intimidate me at all. What I meant is that the UI will save me time from learning the commands for DO. I'm suspect that the commands syntax vary from platform to platform, and for any platform you choose, you've got to learn their stuff. So instead of staying stagnant while learning DO's commands, I can deploy and manage my app with the UI, while gradually learning the commands of DO CLI.

As I said, the infrastructure is unmanaged - so you install what you will use. The commands are actually universal. For example, after installing an OS (most likely a Linux distribution) the commands are pretty standard across board. You will use SSH to actualise your intentions.

naijasensei:


As I said, the infrastructure is unmanaged - so you install what you will use. The commands are actually universal. For example, after installing an OS (most likely a Linux distribution) the commands are pretty standard across board. You will use SSH to actualise your intentions.

Wow thanks. So if I learn AWS, there's no need learning GCP or DO?

GCP any day although I've also used Alibaba. Primarily because of the free $300.

airsaylongcome:
GCP any day although I've also used Alibaba. Primarily because of the free $300.

How long does it take to consume the free credits they give? Do they use to do ojoro like mtn dem?

Xandelle:


How long does it take to consume the free credits they give? Do they use to do ojoro like mtn dem?

Depends on the size of the server you deploy and the location of that server. Tiny 1GB servers located in the US for example can cost $6 per day.

airsaylongcome:


Depends on the size of the server you deploy and the location of that server. Tiny 1GB servers located in the US for example can cost $6 per day.

Thanks.

Hey guys, I just learned that Cloudflare gives free SSL.

Xandelle:


Wow thanks. So if I learn AWS, there's no need learning GCP or DO?

They each have different UIs, but their UIs are usually intuitive.

For those mentioning Netlify and the likes, the OP said IaaS not PaaS
There's a difference. Plus OP Cloudflare is a CDN, and doesn't fit here . . .
For me, its GCP and AWS . . . there' Azure which is used when I want to practice, cos I hate Azure due to their
stringent rules and shady billing practices.

Xandelle:
Hey guys, I just learned that Cloudflare gives free SSL.

Free SSL from your machine to cloudflare servers but not from cloudflare servers to your own server . .
so basically, it's a false sense of security. if you want full SSL, you can select that option
but then you need a custom certificate on your server as well, even if its the free one . . aka. Let'sEncrypt

tensazangetsu20:
I use netlify. It's the best for jamstack applications. Headless wordpress configurations. It watches for changes from my GitHub and my hosted wordpress website and makes changes automatically as things are updated. There's also the issue with redirects and sitemaps which Netlify handles very well.

Bro,you know how to make make real websites with wordpress??
Not wordpress themes and plugins o.

Lol! Real website with WordPress. Are there any "fake" or "unreal" websites done with WordPress?

airsaylongcome:
Lol! Real website with WordPress. Are there any "fake" or "unreal" websites done with WordPress?

Lol I guess what he means is using WP as a framework rather than a CMS. In this case, you use the WP APIs mostly.