for example, I have a dropplet A and I want a new dropplet B as a clone from A
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I need to do a clone to enable backups on my droplet (webserver running wordpress)… from what I gather, all I would have to do after the clone to get things working again, is change my DNS (hosted at DO) t point the A record to new droplet IP… can someone confirm that?? thanks.
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