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Leaving the Cloud

Oct 21, 2022

29:37

Episode guests

Eron Nicholson

David Heinemeier Hansson

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

The Cloud Is Not Going to Eliminate Your Needs

02:41

Sasson, Rent the Shovels

02:18

Moving to the Cloud Is Not Easy, but It Can Be Hard

02:46

Introduction

4min

How Much Hardware Can You Get for What Amount?

4min

The Cloud Is Not Going to Eliminate Your Needs

3min

AWS and Basecamp - The Magic Middle

4min

Cloud Computing - The Perversion of the Internet

4min

Moving to the Cloud Is Not Easy, but It Can Be Hard

3min

Are There Security Issues in the Cloud?

4min

Sasson, Rent the Shovels

2min

David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founder of 37signals, and Eron Nicholson, Director of Operations, discuss why 37signals is making the move away from the cloud.

Show Notes:

David's piece, Why We're Leaving the Cloud
0:59 - 37signals history with on-premise and cloud storage
8:26 - How cloud solutions don't necessary reduce operations teams costs
10:58 - What types of companies are the best fit for cloud solutions
14:14 - 37signals costs for cloud solutions and potential savings with on-premise options
15:25 - Advantages of working with on-premise storage companies that are similar in size to 37signals
20:08 - What the transition might look like, including timing
26:02 - Advice for medium-sized companies that might be thinking about making the switch

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