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# What is serverless compute?
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##What is serverless compute?
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Serverless computing is a cloud computing model where the cloud providers manage the infrastructure and dynamically allocate computing resources as needed.
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Serverless is not limited to Serverless Functions which is perfect to deploy small chunks of code, it can also directly deploy containers on Serverless Containers and Serverless Jobs.
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Refer to the [differences between Functions, Jobs, and Containers](/serverless-containers/reference-content/difference-jobs-functions-containers/) for more information on Scaleway's different Serverless products.
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# Why Serverless?
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##Why Serverless?
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Serverless offers numerous advantages that can significantly enhance your development and operational efficiency:
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***Eco-friendly:** Optimized resource usage reduces wasted energy
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***Focus on apps:** you can put all your energy into the application value instead of managing infrastructures
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# How to control the costs of Serverless?
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##How to control the costs of Serverless?
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Serverless is inherently cost-transparent, tips to optimize costs:
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***Cost estimator:** When deploying Serverless resources via Scaleway Console, you can try different parameters to evaluate costs
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Remember: Serverless eliminates upfront capital expenses and reduces operational costs giving you predictable, granular billing.
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# Ready to go Serverless?
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##Ready to go Serverless?
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By adopting Serverless, you are choosing agility, innovation, and cost savings.
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Whether you are a startup scaling rapidly or an enterprise modernizing legacy systems, Serverless lets you focus on what matters: delivering value to your users.
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You can fully deploy your API on Serverless or use it to empower and add automation to your infrastructure.
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Serverless is excellent at handling traffic spikes, which is useful for offloading regular servers during special events.
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# Is my application a good fit for serverless?
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##Is my application a good fit for serverless?
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Most applications can benefit from serverless. Check some use cases:
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***Rapid prototyping:** Test ideas quickly without upfront infrastructure investment
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# How secure are Serverless resources?
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##How secure are Serverless resources?
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Scaleway prioritizes strong security and isolation for Serverless products.
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***Secured isolation layers:** Each container runs in a secure, isolated environment. Our systems provide a VM-like security while maintaining container-like performance
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# How do I debug and monitor applications in a Serverless environment?
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##How do I debug and monitor applications in a Serverless environment?
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Scaleway provides full observability:
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As our Serverless environment does not encourage vendor-locking, you can easily debug your container locally.
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# Will Serverless lock me into the ecosystem?
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##Will Serverless lock me into the ecosystem?
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No. Scaleway Serverless is designed to minimize vendor lock-in.
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We believe in empowering your freedom to choose, adapt, and evolve. Here is how we ensure flexibility:
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## Container portability
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-**Docker compatibility**: Your container images (built with Docker, Helm, or other tools) are portable. You can redeploy them elsewhere—on-premises, on other clouds, or in hybrid environments.
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-**No proprietary formats**: We do not modify your containers. What you build works anywhere.
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## No proprietary lock-in
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###No proprietary lock-in
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-**No forced dependencies**: Some providers require customers to import specific libraries to work properly. We do not.
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-**Open APIs**: Manage Serverless Containers via REST APIs, Terraform, CLI, and more with no proprietary control required.
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# How to migrate to a Serverless ecosystem?
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##How to migrate to a Serverless ecosystem?
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Serverless products at Scaleway allow you to gradually migrate to Serverless, offering different strategies:
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## Start small
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###Start small
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***Small workloads:** Migrate non-critical workloads first, like parts of APIs, automations, and scheduled tasks
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***Proof of concept:** Use our tutorial and check our [scaleway/serverless-examples repository](https://github.com/scaleway/serverless-examples) for inspiration
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## Hybrid architecture
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###Hybrid architecture
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***Coexistence:** Run serverless endpoints alongside VMs, clusters, and traditional apps
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###Incremental refactoring
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***Break monoliths:** Convert microservices or stateless components to Serverless first
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##What specific knowledge is required to deploy Serverless projects?
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Serverless is designed to eliminate infrastructure complexity, so teams can focus on innovation:
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## No infrastructure expertise needed
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###No infrastructure expertise needed
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***Managed services:** Scaleway handles networking, scaling, patching, and availability
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***Simplified operations:** No need for DevOps engineers to manage clusters or servers
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## Developer-centric workflow
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###Developer-centric workflow
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***Familiar tools:** Use Git, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and IDEs you already know
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***Language flexibility:** Support for Python, Node.js, Rust, Go, PHP, and custom runtimes via Serverless Containers
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## Learn Serverless basics
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###Learn Serverless basics
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***Minimal learning curve:* Teams only need to understand event-driven architecture, container basics, and Scaleway’s serverless console/CLI
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***Training resources:** Free tutorials, examples, and free-tier to experiment
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##Is Serverless a good choice for a growing business?
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###Auto-Scaling for traffic spikes
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***Zero manual intervention:* Automatically scale from zero to millions of requests during flash sales, marketing campaigns, or viral events
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***Example:** An e-commerce app handles black friday traffic seamlessly without provisioning extra resources
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## Pay-as-you-go cost model
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###Pay-as-you-go cost model
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***No idle costs:* Growing businesses avoid overspending on underutilized infrastructure
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***Predictable budgeting:** Use cost estimator to forecast costs based on expected usage
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***Reduce operational overhead:** Teams avoid spending time on server management, freeing resources for product development
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***Faster iteration:** Deploy updates in minutes without downtime
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***SLAs and security:** Check our [SLA page](https://www.scaleway.com/en/terms/sla/)
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***Hybrid flexibility:** Seamlessly integrate with other Scaleway services (e.g., databases, messaging, AI/ML) to support complex workflows
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