Lumen.com Secure Online Backup, $ 4.99/mo. on Linux Cloud


Secure Online Backup has been discontinued on September 8, 2021 (added )
lumen.com
Lumen.com
100 CenturyLink Dr.
Monroe , LA 71203
US
☎ Phone +1.3183889000
  • 💡 Plan Name: Secure Online Backup (sku #p38975)
  • 🔧 Category: Cloud / Linux
  • 💰 Price:$ 4.99/mo.Discontinued
  • 💿 Disk Space: unlimited
  • 📶 Traffic bandwidth: unmetered
  • 💲 Setup Fee: free
💳 Payment Methods :Credit / Debit / Prepaid Cards
🔨 Control Panel :[In-house]
✍️ Support Options :EmailHelp DeskPhone / Toll-FreeForumLive ChatAvailable 24/7
🌏 Server Locations :United States
Targeting :AR AU BR CO DE HK IN JP MX SG UK US
screenshot of Secure Online Backup from lumen.com

Original plan URL was http://www.centurylink.com/small-business/products/business-cloud-services/


📜 Plan description

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Features

Build cloud servers to meet your specific requirements, rather than choosing from a rigid set of pre-configured options. Our compute services are consumed and billed on an hourly basis.

CPU
Up to 16vCPUs
Hourly, per vCPU

Memory
Up to 128 GB RAM
Hourly, per GB

Storage
Up to 4 TB local
Hourly, per GB allocated

Orchestration
Use Blueprints to build an unlimited number of deployable "templates" including VM specs, operating systems, software packages and scripts. Deploy on demand.
Included

Infrastructure management
Conduct routine infrastructure administrative tasks, including monitoring and maintenance of equipment as well as firmware and OS updates and patches.
Included

Infrastructure monitoring
Monitor infrastructure, and report across CPU, disk usage and server performance.
Included

Account management & Groups
Track cloud resource usage and spending with "groups" that match your organizational structure. This simplifies billing across different divisions.
Included

Autoscale
Manage and apply CPU Autoscale policies for Cloud servers. Automatically scale up and down based on user-defined thresholds.
Included

Security
"Defense in depth" security model, with safeguards at multiple levels.
Included

Patch management
Automatic patching of individual servers or Groups through Blueprint, script package or API.
Included

Hyperscale
High-performance compute instances offering breakthrough performance for data and web scale architectures like Hadoop, Cassandra, Couchbase and more.
Hourly

Networking
Supports data transfer over the public Internet. Note: there is no charge for internal data center traffic.
Cost on a per-GB-out model

Data backup
Set custom retention policies for data stored on VMs.
Cost per GB used

Virtual Load Balancing
Shared virtual load balancer.
Monthly

Content Delivery Network (CDN)
CDN services from multiple providers.
Cost per GB used

IPSEC VPN
Persistent point-to-point VPN tunnel.
Monthly

Operating Systems
CenturyLink Cloud Servers are preconfigured with an ever-growing list of operating systems.

CentOS5
CentOS6
Debian 6
Debian 7
RedHat Enterprise Linux 5
RedHat Enterprise Linux 6
RedHat Enterprise Linux 7
Ubuntu 12
Ubuntu 14
Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2012 R2

Let's take a look at some of the benefits:
Mobility

With our business apps you can share and access your files virtually anywhere, anytime and on any device, so you and your business can get more done no matter where you are.
Cost Effective

With CenturyLink business apps, there's no software to buy and no upgrades to maintain. CenturyLink actively updates all of your business apps for you, so you can relax and forget about them.
Security

Since CenturyLink owns the data centers that house the cloud — and the networks used to access your apps — we can help ensure high-performance, end-to-end security, keeping your data safe from attack.
Productivity

You'll get more done and boost your business with the ability to share, edit and collaborate on multiple files with multiple people, all in real time.
Scalability

When your business needs change, our pricing is flexible enough to handle it. CenturyLink offers simple per-user pricing, allowing you to add and remove users with ease.
Support

With CenturyLink, you'll get around-the-clock, 24/7 tech support on all our business apps, helping you remain relevant and stay ahead.

📄 Editorial Review

Lumen Technologies – Empowering Digital Transformation at Global Scale
Lumen Technologies is a global telecommunications and IT services provider committed to redefining how businesses connect, operate, and grow in an increasingly digital and data-intensive world. At the heart of its mission is the goal of simplifying innovation—removing technical complexity so that organizations can focus on what they do best: delivering value through transformation, creativity, and customer engagement.
A Mission Rooted in Empowerment

Lumen’s mission is not just about providing infrastructure—it’s about enabling change. By facilitating fast, secure, and seamless connectivity between people, data, and applications, Lumen positions itself as an essential platform for enterprises seeking agility and performance in a connected global economy.
With a focus on delivering advanced, application-centric architectures, Lumen provides solutions tailored for next-generation workloads such as AI, edge computing, machine learning, big data analytics, and IoT. The company’s guiding philosophy centers on democratizing complex technology, making sophisticated solutions more accessible and actionable for businesses of all sizes.
World-Class Networking Solutions

Lumen’s network is one of the largest, most connected, and secure in the world, spanning continents and empowering enterprise customers with:
  • Dedicated Internet Access and High-Speed IP: Guaranteed bandwidth, low-latency routes, and global scale to support critical workloads.
  • Ethernet and SD-WAN: Flexible, software-defined networking options for secure and efficient resource distribution.
  • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE): Converged network and security services at the edge.
  • Wavelength Services: Up to 400 Gbps for businesses requiring ultra-high-speed data transport.
  • Cloud Connect: Direct connections to leading public and private clouds for fast, secure workload migration and hybrid cloud environments.

Each networking service is engineered to reduce latency, enhance security, and scale dynamically with customer demand.
Comprehensive Technology Portfolio

Lumen’s extensive solutions portfolio spans across:
  • Unified Communications & Collaboration (UCC): Enabling seamless internal and external business communication.
  • Edge Computing: Services like Edge Bare Metal and Edge VMs that bring compute power closer to data sources.
  • Hybrid IT and Cloud: Including Cloud Compute, Backup Storage, Data Centers, Application Management, and Storage Solutions.
  • Managed Services: Covering everything from Disaster Recovery and QA Testing to SAP Ecosystem management and tailored IT support.
  • Cybersecurity: With 24/7 threat monitoring, secure Wi-Fi, managed security services, and consulting.

These services are all designed to accelerate transformation, support mission-critical applications, and unlock competitive advantages for clients.
Platform for the 4th Industrial Revolution

Lumen sees itself as a catalyst for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)—the merging of physical and digital systems. By providing high-performance infrastructure, intelligent automation, and edge services, Lumen enables businesses to deploy real-time, data-driven applications that fuel modern business models.
Global Reach with Local Support

With a presence in over 60 countries, Lumen offers global-scale services with localized support. Their recent divestiture of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) business to Colt Technology Services (completed in November 2023) allows the company to focus more deeply on its core strengths and operational priorities across the Americas and Asia-Pacific.

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