I have a API gateway that is running on top of NGINX(openresty)+php+phpFPM. Based on the current load, I do believe the basic droplet will suffice.
I also need a database (postgresql) that the API gateway will be connecting to.
My question is:
- Will I be able getting static IP for each of the instance?
- The traffic between the API gateway and database count towards the ‘Transfer’ limit?
- Will I be able to combine the 2 instance’s ‘Transfer’? let say both instance comes with 1TB ‘Transfer’, since there is only outbound/inbound to the internet on the API gateway, will I only get 1TB of ‘Transfer’ or 2TB?
- Is there any requirements for ‘Managed Database’?
- I’m assuming Digital Ocean will be responsible for loading all the required software? If not, what is the procedure?
Thanks
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Hi there @scottychiao,
Here are my thoughts on all of your questions
- You get a static IP address with each Droplet and Managed Database cluster
- If you are using a VPC, the bandwidth doesn’t count against your monthly usage.
- If you are connecting to your database server from your web server via the VPC, you would barely use any bandwidth. For more information on bandwidth, I would recommend checking this bandwidth tool here.
- I’m not sure exactly what you have in mind here, but there aren’t any specific requirements, you can spin up a new database cluster directly via your DigitalOcean control panel with just a click of a button. For more information on how to get started, you can take a look at the official documentation here.
- If you go for a Managed PostgreSQL Database Cluster, you would not need to worry about the server management, you would get your database connection string details like the hostname, the port, your database username and password. Then you can use those details to connect your application with your database.
Regards, Bobby
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