Split screen illustration comparing two hosting methods. Left side: A stressed developer dealing with tangled wires and a chaotic whiteboard labeled "Manual DevOps (DIY)". Right side: A calm developer using a clean DevPanel dashboard labeled "Automation (DevPanel)". Main text reads: "Drupal on DigitalOcean: The Hidden Cost of Manual DevOps vs. The Power of DevPanel Automation

Drupal on DigitalOcean: The Hidden Cost of Manual DevOps vs. The Power of DevPanel Automation

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…