If you’re trying to decide between cloud hosting vs shared hosting, the answer isn’t just about the monthly invoice. Shared hosting maintains an average uptime of only 99.5%, which sounds acceptable until you do the math: that’s nearly two full days of downtime per year, an unacceptable risk for any site generating real revenue. The…
Introduction: The “Drupal on DigitalOcean” Paradox When teams decide to deploy Drupal on DigitalOcean, they are often driven by a desire for cost-efficiency and performance. DigitalOcean is famous for its developer-friendly Droplets starting at just $6/month and its robust managed databases. However, a paradox quickly emerges: the cheaper the infrastructure, the higher the operational labor…
Introduction: The Infrastructure Paradox For organizations deploying Drupal today, the challenge is rarely about code—it is about the infrastructure that supports it. DigitalOcean has democratized access to cloud computing, offering raw power like Droplets and Kubernetes at accessible price points. However, for Drupal teams, this accessibility creates a paradox: low infrastructure costs often mask high…