Droplet Concepts
DigitalOcean Droplets are Linux-based virtual machines (VMs) that run on top of virtualized hardware. Each Droplet you create is a new server you can use, either standalone or as part of a larger, cloud-based infrastructure.
In-depth comparisons of available Droplet plans, including hardware and software, an explanation of shared CPU and dedicated CPU plans, and how to make a data-driven decision on which plan is best for your use case.
Recommendations for downsizing Droplets, including making backups, manging DNS records and IP addresses, and migrating files.
Conceptual and technical details on Droplet autoscale pools, like what happens during scaling events, how the size of the pool is calculated, and when to scale.
This glossary defines DigitalOcean-specific terms related to Droplets.