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Select the cores, storage, and RAM you need in your virtual server, and we'll deploy it in 5 to 15 minutes.

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Scale your storage infrastructure on demand while controlling your costs with SoftLayer object storage.

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The SoftLayer API

Get automated.

We don’t just have an API. We started with the API, giving it more than 3,000 documented methods across 180 discrete services. Our internal management system and our customer portal was built specifically to use it.

All customers have full, free access to our entire automated portfolio of services—from management and monitoring to information retrieval from SoftLayer accounting, inventory, and DNS systems.


All-Encompassing

Control every aspect and action on your SoftLayer infrastructure via API.

Multi-Fluent

We support SOAP, XML-RPC, or REST protocols, C#, PERL, PHP, Python, Ruby, and VB.net API clients.

Granular Control

Manage integration and access with more than 3,000 documented methods across 180 discrete services.

SoftLayer Development Network

Developer Community and Knowledgebase for the SoftLayer API

Search for specific API services and methods, read development-focused blogs, and connect with other developers to share tips, ideas, and best practices at the SoftLayer Development Network (SLDN).

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Message Queue and Object Storage Control

Service-specific Optimization

Additional APIs built specifically for SoftLayer message queue and object storage services provide extended features and functionality.

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Related Information

SLDN Blog

Stay up to date with the latest and greatest from the SoftLayer Development Network by following the community’s blog.

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Python CLI

Get your feet wet with the SoftLayer API by starting with a simple Python-based command line interface.

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Development Community Forums

Join SoftLayer developers and customers in the pursuit of new and creative ways to leverage our API.

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From our extensive API to or our Catalyst program, SoftLayer loves empowering with developers. Chat with us today to find out more.


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