October 2023 Summaries

DigitalOcean has introduced independent deletion dates for Droplet backups to prevent accidental data loss. Accidental data deletion can occur due to human error, data consolidation, administrative errors, or other reasons. To mitigate this issue, DigitalOcean now allows users to restore their original Droplet or create a new one from backups even if the underlying Droplet has been destroyed. This change aims to provide greater control and flexibility for users in managing their backups and preventing business disruptions due to accidental data loss.

DigitalOcean is introducing a new solution called Scalable Storage for its PostgreSQL and MySQL Managed Databases, which enables users to increase disk storage without needing to upgrade compute and memory. This feature allows businesses with limited resources to scale their database storage at cost-effective prices with minimal friction. The service offers flexible configuration options, including shared and dedicated plans, and provides a range of features such as monitoring to optimize costs and the ability to add or remove storage independently. Scalable Storage is designed for startups and small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with growing data storage needs.