When comparing Google Compute Engine vs Rackspace Cloud Servers, the Slant community recommends Google Compute Engine for most people. In the question“What are the best cloud hosting services for large businesses?” Google Compute Engine is ranked 9th while Rackspace Cloud Servers is ranked 10th. The most important reason people chose Google Compute Engine is:
Any organization built on Google Apps will love the easy authentication
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Pros
Pro Strong support for Google
Any organization built on Google Apps will love the easy authentication
Pro Fast DNS
Cons
Con Windows support is lacking
Windows support at the moment is barebones. No SQL Server, no AD etc etc.
Con SSH-Key
Its difficult to generate SSH key for Google Cloud
Con Not great support
Sometimes the support quality is poor. Also there is the feeling, as a client, that paying £3,500/mo doesn't matter at all.