Choice of Hosting provider

Acronym
sig-devops-hosting
Belongs to
SIG DevOps
Responsible
tzaika
History
(v1)   2021-01-13 - created initially
(v2)   2021-01-13 - changed the deadline; added one aspect
(v3)   2021-01-14 - added server prices
(v4)   2021-01-15 - added responsible person, but it can be only temporary; added "Why-reasons", viable options and evaluation points
(v5)   2021-01-22 - added resolution, details and reasons

Why is there need for such a decision?

The application will provide functionality that should be publicly accessible. It has to be run by some kind of machine. These are supposed to be provided somehow. There are many ways in which this can be done.

Additional sources for better understanding the background

Viable Options

Alternatives not seriously considered

How is this decision evaluated?

Resolution Details

It was decided to use the hosting option from one of the main stakeholders (UID). A Linux server will be provided. The development team should be able to connect and to control the server using SSH.

Reasons for the resolution

The price is one of the most important aspects of the decision. In this regard, only one viable option has the strongest position. One of the main stakeholders (UID) is ready to provide a server for free.

The setup of Strato’s servers in comparison to UID should be very similar. (not checked in practice)
As can be seen from the sources, setting up an application on a cloud platform has its own complexity. (not checked in practice)

In addition, the cloud platform solution would also be vendor lock-in (proprietary solution)

Backups come with extra price by rented solutions.