Batuhan Esirger
Co-Founder & Business Lead
Co-founder of Raff Technologies. Drives business direction and shapes how cloud technologies serve real business needs. Leads product decisions that turn infrastructure into tools teams actually use.
71 articles published
Blog Posts(37)
Guides(25)
Why Microsoft Licensing Matters When Choosing a Windows VM Provider
Microsoft licensing for Windows VMs affects compliance, cost, and provider choice. Batuhan Esirger explains what teams should verify before production use
Microsoft SPLA Explained: Hosted Windows VMs Guide
Understand Microsoft SPLA for hosted Windows VMs, when it applies, how Raff uses SPLA, and what licensing questions to ask before production.
Windows VPS Hosting for Small Teams: Costs, Sizing, and RDP
Learn Windows VPS hosting for small teams, including costs, sizing, RDP access, licensing, security, migration, and Raff VM planning.
Single VM vs Multi-VM Architecture for SaaS Apps
Learn single VM vs multi-VM architecture for SaaS apps. Decide when to split app, database, worker, cache, and load balancer roles on Raff.
Auto-Scaling VM Planning: Right-Size Before You Scale
Learn auto-scaling VM planning for Raff workloads. Right-size resources, define scaling signals, and avoid overprovisioning before adding automation.
Managed Database or VM Database: When to Use Each
Managed database decision guide for cloud teams. Learn when to use Raff Managed Databases or run your own database on a VM for cost, control, and reliability.
Cloud Migration Checklist for Small Teams (2026)
Learn a complete cloud migration checklist for small teams. Plan, execute, and validate your move to Raff Technologies with minimal downtime and risk.
n8n Infrastructure Automation: Scaling Workflows in the Cloud
Learn how n8n infrastructure automation helps teams scale cloud operations, reduce manual work, and choose when workflow automation fits better than scripts or templates.
Secure Remote Access for MSPs: Bastion, VPN, or Zero-Trust
Learn secure remote access for MSPs by comparing bastion hosts, VPNs, and zero-trust models. Choose the right admin access design for auditability and client trust.
Private Cloud Networking for MSPs: Secure Client Isolation
Learn private cloud networking for MSPs and how to segment client environments, reduce lateral risk, and build safer multi-tenant cloud operations.
Shared Cluster vs Per-Client Cluster: Which MSP Model Scales Better?
Learn shared cluster vs per-client cluster models for MSPs by comparing isolation, cost, and operational overhead. Choose the right Kubernetes model.
Platform Engineering for Startups: When Internal Platforms Pay Off
Learn platform engineering for startups by comparing ad-hoc DevOps, internal platforms, and golden paths. Know when platform investment starts paying off.
Backup, DR, and Retention Policies for MSP-Managed Infrastructure
Learn MSP backup and disaster recovery strategy by comparing retention, testing, and recovery planning. Build a client-ready data protection baseline.
Preview Environments vs Staging: What Startups Actually Need
Learn preview environments vs staging by comparing speed, risk, and workflow fit. Choose the right pre-production setup for fast cloud-native teams.
Multi-Tenant Kubernetes for MSPs: Isolation and Cost Control
Learn multi-tenant Kubernetes for MSPs by comparing isolation, cost allocation, and noisy-neighbor controls. Choose the right shared-cluster model.
GitHub Actions vs Self-Hosted Runners: Cost, Security, and Control
Learn GitHub Actions vs self-hosted runners by comparing cost, security, and control. Choose the right CI runner model for your team and infrastructure.
Bastion Host vs VPN vs Public SSH: Choosing the Right Access Model
Learn bastion host vs VPN vs public SSH by comparing security, complexity, and operational trade-offs. Choose the right access model for cloud servers.
Docker Volumes vs Bind Mounts: What Matters in Production
Learn Docker volumes vs bind mounts by comparing persistence, portability, security, and operations. Choose the right storage model for production containers
Docker vs Podman: Which Container Runtime Fits Small Teams?
Learn Docker vs Podman for small teams by comparing architecture, security, tooling, and operations. Choose the right runtime for your Raff workflow.
MySQL vs PostgreSQL vs MongoDB: How to Choose the Right Database
Compare MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB across performance, data models, scaling, and use cases. A practical decision framework to choose the right database for your application.
Cloud Snapshots vs Backups: What's the Difference?
Understand the difference between cloud snapshots and backups. Learn RPO, RTO, retention policies, and how to combine both for reliable data protection on Raff.
How Small Teams Use Raff API Keys for Automation
Learn how Raff API keys automate infrastructure tasks for small teams. Build faster deployments, scaling, and backups with programmable cloud workflows.
Dev, Staging, and Production Environments in the Cloud
Understand dev, staging, and production environments in cloud systems and how to design safe deployment workflows.
Docker vs Virtual Machines: When to Use in 2026
Understand the technical differences between Docker containers and virtual machines. Learn when to use each, their performance trade-offs, and the hybrid model that powers modern infrastructure.
How Much Does a Cloud Server Cost in 2026?
A comprehensive breakdown of cloud server pricing in 2026. Compare costs across providers and learn how to choose the right plan for your budget and workload.
Comparisons(9)
Raff Object Storage vs AWS S3: Pricing and Simplicity Compared (2026)
Compare Raff Object Storage and AWS S3 across pricing, egress, request fees, simplicity, scale, and developer fit to choose storage in 2026.
Raff vs Bluehost VPS: Developer Cloud or Hosting VPS? (2026)
Compare Raff and Bluehost VPS across pricing, bandwidth, support, storage, regions, and developer control to choose the right server in 2026.
Raff vs Netcup: VPS Pricing, Bandwidth, and Support (2026)
Compare Raff and Netcup across VPS pricing, bandwidth, storage, support, and regions. See fair tables to choose the right cloud server in 2026.
Raff vs Kamatera: Custom Cloud Servers Compared (2026)
Compare Raff and Kamatera across custom cloud server pricing, bandwidth, regions, backups, and scaling. See which VPS fits your workload and budget in 2026.
Raff vs AWS Lightsail: Simple Cloud VPS Comparison (2026)
Compare Raff and AWS Lightsail across VPS pricing, bandwidth, simplicity, features, and support to choose the right cloud platform in 2026.
Raff vs Google Cloud Compute Engine: 2026 Comparison
Compare Raff and Google Cloud Compute Engine across pricing, bandwidth, regions, and managed services to choose the right VM platform in 2026.
Raff vs UpCloud: Side-by-Side VPS Comparison (2026)
Compare Raff and UpCloud across VPS pricing, bandwidth, regions, support, and platform depth. See which cloud server provider fits your workload in 2026.
Raff vs Hostinger VPS: Which Is Better for Small Teams? (2026)
Compare Raff and Hostinger VPS across pricing, bandwidth, backups, regions, and platform features to choose the better fit for a small team in 2026.
Raff vs Linode (Akamai Cloud): Cloud VPS Comparison (2026)
Compare Raff and Linode (Akamai Cloud) across pricing, bandwidth, storage, and platform features. See which VPS fits your workload and budget in 2026.