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

ByPius K

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…

Uncover the dangers of DIY Cloud Infrastructure. Move beyond basic Bash scripts and learn the hidden security and scalability risks of manual server management.

Beyond the Bash Script: The 5 Hidden Risks of DIY Cloud Infrastructure

ByPius K

1. Introduction: The Precarious Reality of Script-Based Infrastructure If you’re a technical leader who just inherited a critical AWS environment held together by a fragile collection of custom bash scripts, you are not alone. Somewhere between “we should probably fix this” and “if it breaks, we’re in serious trouble” lies a precarious technical reality for…