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I tried building my startup entirely on European infrastructure
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Building a startup entirely on European infrastructure presents unexpected challenges and friction points compared to using major providers like AWS. The process is achievable but requires navigating complexities not commonly discussed.
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- Praise: Building a startup on European infrastructure can ensure data sovereignty and independence, allowing for greater control over operations and compliance with local regulations.
- Praise: Using baremetal servers in-house can effectively handle high traffic volumes, demonstrating that simplicity in infrastructure can lead to robust performance.
- Concern: Data encryption practices on some European cloud providers, like Scaleway, raise significant concerns about data isolation and security, which could deter potential users.
- Concern: The reputation of OVHCloud has been marred by incidents like data center fires, which may lead larger companies to hesitate in choosing their services.