Digital Ocean has a NYC location.
Kun

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From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> On Behalf Of Junior
Tidal
Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2022 8:07 AM
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Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Cloud hosting providers alternative to AWS

Ugh. That's a bummer. I've gotten more intrusion attempts for some of our
WP installs from AWS than anywhere else.


With that said, I'd also be interested if fellow code4Libers had
suggestions for cloud web hosting around NYC/within NY state.

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From: Code for Libraries <[log in to unmask]> on behalf of Lolis,
John <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2022 2:21:01 PM
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Subject: Re: [CODE4LIB] Cloud hosting providers alternative to AWS

I second what Cary said.  I've seen many, many intrusion attempts coming
from Digital Ocean's network for a long time now.  Enough for me to raise
an eyebrow when it was suggested to use them as a cloud provider.  While
they may well serve that purpose, it doesn't give me a warm and fuzzy
feeling to get in bed with someone who's sleeping with the enemy.  So to
speak.

John Lolis
Coordinator of Computer Systems

100 Martine Avenue
White Plains, NY  10601

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On Thu, 14 Apr 2022 at 16:00, Cary Gordon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> We have a substantial infrastructure base on AWS, and we regularly
> review our alternatives. So far, those reviews have kept us at AWS. We
> find that AWS excels in its understanding of its diverse user base,
> and its excellent support. It has great pricing, a large suite of
> security tools, and a diverse range of deployment services, all of
> which build on its core services. As a small, library-focused company
> that manages about 200 assets, mostly websites and web-apps, for a lot
> of clients, it is critical that we be able to keep these assets online
> and secure with a very small staff. We can do that at AWS.
>
> I like DO's services, but I have some issues. We monitor all of our
> servers for intrusion attempts, and we see a lot coming from DO. They
> are by far the largest source in the US. While I am certain that DO is
> not attacking our sites, this speaks to a general lack of concern on
> their part, and I find that disturbing. We get these from Azure,
> Google, IBM, HP, etc., and even a few from AWS, but at rates that are
> less than one percent of what we see from DO. I have a pretty good
> idea of how AWS keeps this under control, and I am certain that DO could
reign it in, if they were of a mind to.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Cary
>
> On Thu, Apr 14, 2022 at 7:24 AM Junior Tidal
> <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > Our library is considering moving away from AWS as a cloud host for
> > our library website.
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for an alternative
> > cloud hosting company that works with educational institutions?
> >
> > All the best,
> > Junior
> >
> > Junior Tidal (he/him/his)
> > Associate Professor, Web Services & Multimedia Librarian New York
> > City College of Technology, CUNY
> > 300 Jay St., L434
> > Brooklyn, NY 11201
> > 718.260.5481
> >
> > https://library.citytech.cuny.edu<https://library.citytech.cuny.edu/
> > > [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> >
>
>
> --
> Cary Gordon
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