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One big server vs several small ones

Posted on October 3, 2013
dev9

By dev9

I want to have separate, independent servers for frontend, backend and two databases. Should I invest in one powerful plan (say, 8GB plan) and virtualise (divide) it into 4 parts? Or rather buy 4 small droplets (say, 2GB) ? Which option do you recommend?



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Very useful thread to confirm some ideas. thank you

Ever hear of the saying ‘Don’t put all your eggs in one basket?’

I would rather hear something technical…

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