Deploying Cookiecutter Django on DigitalOcean (Ubuntu 24.04 (LTS) x64)

Short summary

Complete deployment runbook for getting Cookiecutter Django projects live on DigitalOcean using Docker and Traefik, including SSL via Let's Encrypt and environment configuration. Walks through droplet provisioning, DNS setup, and common pitfalls like DNS propagation delays and memory issues. Essential reference for developers managing infrastructure.

• •Step-by-step guide from droplet provisioning to production deployment with SSL
• •Covers Docker, Traefik, PostgreSQL, and Let's Encrypt certificate automation
• •Includes troubleshooting for common failures: DNS resolution, DB connection, SSL acquisition

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