Stack Overflow Says Goodbye to Physical Servers: The Cloud Journey Begins

After 16 years, Stack Overflow and its network of sites have officially bid farewell to their New Jersey data center, with all servers decommissioned and disposed of properly. This migration marks a significant step in Stack Overflow's transition to the cloud, signifying the complete cloud-native transformation of its infrastructure. The article vividly recounts the details of the migration process, from dismantling servers and managing a massive amount of cabling to the final clearing of the data center, showcasing the team's hard work and efficient execution. This move not only improves efficiency but also ensures the security of user data.
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