Linode (Akamai Connected Cloud)
Build and deliver low-latency, edge native applications on Akamai Cloud
Linode is a cloud computing platform within Akamai Connected Cloud, providing infrastructure for building and running applications across compute, containers, databases, storage, and GPU workloads. It addresses the need for low-latency application delivery, global deployment, workload portability, and predictable infrastructure costs, with support for shared, dedicated, and high-memory compute plans.
Core products include CPU compute, App Platform for Kubernetes-based application deployment, Linode Kubernetes Engine for managed container orchestration, Managed Databases for MySQL and PostgreSQL, Object Storage, and GPU compute for machine learning, scientific computing, and video processing. The platform also offers marketplace applications, Qualified Compute Partners, a developer portal with documentation and endpoints, and a Cloud Computing Foundations Certification.
Linode is intended for developers, teams, and enterprises deploying cloud-native applications and data workloads. Accounts can be created directly or through Google or GitHub single sign-on. The homepage references a free account, flat pricing that bundles CPU, transfer, storage, and RAM, and a free egress allowance, along with promotional cloud credits for qualifying new and existing enterprise customers.
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