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How We Use Open Source at DreamHost<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At DreamHost, open-source technology is at the heart of everything we do. It enables us to deliver flexible, scalable, and downright awesome services. Plus, it empowers both us and our customers, while giving us a chance to support the open-source community. Open source isn’t just a tool we use \u2014 it’s a value we live by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WordPress Hosting: Supporting Open Source Innovation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We are big fans of WordPress, one of the most widely used open-source platforms around the globe! Our managed WordPress hosting makes setting up, optimizing, and securing your site a breeze. But we don’t stop there. Beyond hosting, we contribute<\/a> to the WordPress project to ensure that this platform continues to evolve so you can keep tapping into its endless possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Operating Systems and Servers: Powered by Linux<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our infrastructure runs on Linux, the open-source operating system that’s as reliable as it is customizable. Linux\u2019s stability and customization options allow us to create tailored hosting environments that adapt to the diverse needs of our customers. This ensures that our services are robust, scalable, and secure \u2014 whether your website is big, small, or somewhere in between. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cloud Storage: Powered by Ceph<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DreamObjects, our cloud storage service, is driven by Ceph, an open-source software-defined storage system. Ceph helps us deliver scalable and reliable cloud storage that our customers love. Plus, we\u2019re not just users; we\u2019re contributors. Our involvement in the Ceph community means we\u2019re constantly helping to make it better for everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OpenStack: Driving Cloud Computing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

DreamCompute, our cloud computing service, runs on OpenStack, the open-source cloud platform that we\u2019ve been helping to shape since the beginning.  This collaboration allows us to provide powerful, flexible cloud solutions, and we\u2019re proud to contribute to its ongoing evolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Development Tools: Open Source is How We Get Stuff Done<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our development workflow is powered by open-source tools like Git, Jenkins, and Docker. These tools streamline our processes, enabling us to deliver new features and improvements quickly and reliably. By using these open-source technologies, we\u2019re driving innovation in the tech world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Open Source: It\u2019s How We Roll at DreamHost<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At DreamHost, open-source technology is more than just a part of our tech stack \u2014 it\u2019s a guiding principle. It\u2019s in our DNA! By both using and contributing to open-source projects, we deliver reliable, scalable services while giving back to the community. Open source allows us to innovate and empowers you to own your digital space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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