Running Docker on a Cloud Server, Properly
Containers on a single server are an excellent, underrated production setup.
ProviderGuide
DigitalOcean
35 articles
All topics
Running Cloud Accounts as an Agency
One account for every client is chaos. One account per client is overhead.
Managed Services vs Self-Hosting: The Honest Cost Comparison
A managed database costs three times the server it runs on. Whether that is expensive depends on what your time is…
Load Balancing Basics for Cloud Servers
A load balancer distributes traffic. More usefully, it removes broken servers from rotation before your users find…
Choosing a Linux Distribution for a Cloud Server
The distribution matters less than people argue and more than people admit.
Database Migration Strategies
The database is the hardest part of any migration, because it is the only part where a mistake loses something you…
A Backup Strategy That Survives a Bad Day
Snapshots in the same account protect against the failures that rarely happen and not the ones that do.
Keeping Cloud Costs Sane in a Small Team
Small teams do not need a cost management practice. They need about six decisions made once and reviewed occasionally.
Cloud-Init: Servers That Configure Themselves
Every cloud provider runs cloud-init on first boot. Most people never use it, and then configure each server by hand.
Containers vs Virtual Machines
Both run your application in isolation. They isolate at different layers, and that difference explains everything…
Looking for a DigitalOcean account?
Simplicity and affordability are the hallmarks of DigitalOcean. Our accounts come with generous credits and open port 25 for seamless email functionality.