SlideRocket stores customer meta data at SoftLayer in a Microsoft SQL Server 5.5 database on dedicated servers. SoftLayer is a premiere provider of both managed hosting and dedicated servers and maintains the highest standards of data security at all levels. The include the following: SAS 70 Type II compliant data centers, fully redundant data center power, network security that utilizes Cisco Guard XT appliances and Arbor Peakflow protection against DDoS attacks. SoftLayer also applies the Anticipation Advantage security service methodology ensuring that security is fundamental to every aspect of the infrastructure. These practices include evaluating compliance, server hardening, system patching, virus scanning, real-time DDoS monitoring, system health status reports.