We've set up a sandbox so you can try Stackato without having to download and run a virtual machine.
What is Stackato? ----------------- It's a cloud platform for running web applications written in Python, Perl, Ruby, Node.js, Java, Clojure and Erlang. It's software for setting up your own PaaS - like Heroku but with multiple languages and frameworks. Here's the FAQ: http://www.activestate.com/cloud#faqs What do you mean by "Sandbox"? ------------------------------ Till now, to try Stackato you needed to download a Stackato "micro cloud" VM and host it yourself. For some people, this was too much of a hassle, so we set up this sandbox to make it easier. You can have a look at the quotas and rules for using the Stackato Sandbox here: http://sandbox.activestate.com/sandbox.html Will my Python app run on Stackato? ----------------------------------- Probably. Most of the popular Python web frameworks are supported, including Django, Pylons/Pyramid, Bottle, and Flask. Some Python sample applications can be found here: https://github.com/ActiveState/stackato-samples/tree/master/python Stackato can set up databases for your application using MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB or Redis. How do I get in? ---------------- To sign up for the Stackato Beta program, go to: http://activestate.com/cloud Once you've signed up, you'll receive a code to give you access to the Stackato Beta section of the ActiveState Community site. Once you're logged in there, you can add yourself to the sandbox (you'll usually get access within the hour). If you're using ActivePython, you can install the 'stackato' client with PyPM: pypm install stackato We need your feedback. ---------------------- We want to hear what you think of Stackato because we want make the software as useful, dependable and enjoyable as possible. If you get stuck or have some suggestions, let us know using the forums on the Stackato Beta site, or drop in to the #stackato IRC channel on the freenode network. Enjoy! TT _______________________________________________ ActivePython mailing list ActivePython@listserv.ActiveState.com To unsubscribe: http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/mysubs Other options: http://listserv.ActiveState.com/mailman/listinfo/ActivePython
