[dharmab]

If you just need Linux VM and a couple of other basic capabilities, DigitalOcean.

[maccard]

Any recommendations for a DO-likd experience that supports windows? As much as I'd like to use DO, it's a show stopper for people who want the simplicity of DO but have a requirement on windows (hello, MSVC)

[mixmastamyk]

Install Wine. ;-)

[mixmastamyk]

Do they or linode have a managed database product?

[dharmab]

Yes, why not look on their website? They also have S3-compatible storage and a managed Kubernetes product. https://www.digitalocean.com/products/managed-databases/

[mixmastamyk]

Because there’s a lot of experienced folks in here that can give better info than a marketing website. Does it work well enough in comparison is another angle.