Host a private Home Assistant server with Tailscale
Host a private Home Assistant server on a Droplet with Tailscale HTTPS, no public dashboard ports, backups, and clear limits for devices on your home LAN.
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Lock down a Droplet with Tailscale and private SSH
Lock down a Droplet with Tailscale, close public SSH, test access rules, and keep a recovery route. Follow the guide before adding private server applications.
Run CI builds on disposable Droplets
Use ephemeral CI build machines for trusted GitHub Actions jobs. Build on a fresh Droplet, save artifacts, and verify cleanup with a practical starter project.
Serve public files with a custom CDN domain
Serve public files through a custom CDN domain on Spaces. Check HTTPS, file permissions, cache updates, and rollback before moving real website traffic over.
S3 vs Spaces for public file delivery and egress costs
Compare DigitalOcean Spaces and Amazon S3 for public images, downloads, and media, with cost models that make outbound transfer visible before launch.
Deploy a Next.js App with Pull Request Previews
Deploy a Next.js app from GitHub, create an isolated pull-request preview, and verify its health and changed route before production changes.