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DigitalOcean vs SmartOS

A side-by-side look at DigitalOcean and SmartOS. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

DigitalOcean

DigitalOcean

Online Services

DigitalOcean is a cloud infrastructure provider known for its simplicity and developer-friendly platform. Founded in 2011, DigitalOcean offers virtual servers called Droplets, along with a range of services for deploying, managing, and scaling applications. It is popular among developers and businesses for its ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and community support.

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SmartOS

SmartOS

Os & Utilities

SmartOS is an open-source operating system designed for cloud computing environments. It is built on top of the Illumos kernel, a derivative of Solaris, and enhances security, virtualization, storage, and networking features.

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