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Keep in mind Digital Ocean doesn't offer managed database instances or services. So all the OS patching, security updates, deployment management, web server + D
by cdnsteve 9y ago
Keep in mind Digital Ocean doesn't offer managed database instances or services. So all the OS patching, security updates, deployment management, web server + DB configuration nuts and bolts and scaling will be on you, taking more time. You may save some cash but you will lose time.
If you're very comfortable managing servers and your goal is to keep costs very low then it go for it. If time is more important (likely) then stick to what you have, then migrate only when required and you have a real business case for the move.
- infecto 9y agoThis is the one thing that keeps me using AWS for personal projects. Sure I might not be getting as powerful of an instance for the cost in some cases BUT I really really love the power of RDS and some of the other services AWS provides. I know DBs are not the hardest things to setup but in the back of my mind I am always concerned about the security of my DB setup along with any tuning.