Why We Use Upsun for Modern Hosting & Orchestration

Hosting is no longer about just "having a server." It's about orchestration, scalability, and developer workflow. At Digidrop, we've found that Upsun (by the team at Platform.sh) provides the most robust and flexible foundation for our Drupal and Next.js projects.

The Git-Driven Workflow

The core philosophy of Upsun is "Infrastructure as Code." Everything about your application's environment—from the PHP version to the database configuration—is defined in a simple YAML file and stored in your Git repository.

Why This Matters: - Environment Parity: Your local, staging, and production environments are identical. This eliminates the "it works on my machine" syndrome and makes debugging vastly simpler. - Instant Previews: Every pull request can trigger a fully functional preview environment, allowing stakeholders to test features in isolation before they are merged. - Automated Builds: No more manual deployment steps. Push your code, and Upsun handles the build and deployment process automatically.

Optimized for Drupal and Next.js

Upsun isn't just a generic cloud provider; it's deeply integrated with the tools we use every day.

• For Drupal: Built-in support for Composer, Drush, and shared filesystems. Scaling your Drupal site becomes a matter of changing a few lines of config, not a weekend of server migration.
• For Next.js: Full support for Node.js environments, environment variable management, and edge-side caching. It's the perfect partner for a decoupled headless setup.

Predictable Costs and Scalable Performance

One of the biggest pain points with traditional cloud providers is the complexity of pricing. Upsun offers a transparent, resource-based model that allows you to scale up for high-traffic events (like a major marketing campaign) and scale down when things are quiet.

Our Expertise as an Upsun Partner

We don't just host on Upsun; we help you architect your entire cloud strategy. We can assist with migrations, CI/CD pipeline setup, and performance tuning to ensure your application is running at its absolute best.

Looking for a hosting partner that understands your code as well as your infrastructure? [Reach out](/contact) to talk about our Upsun solutions.