I like the article and I agree with the sentiment.
I think that self-hosting can be quite a bit of effort, but a tool like Ansible makes it so much easier.
Whatever you choose to do, the most important thing is that you create data(base) backups and store those in an environment that you can control at all times.
There needs to be a viable exit strategy, just a backup is not enough if it takes more time to restore operations/service than is viable from a business perspective.
Perform at least a risk analysis, whatever you choose, make it a conscious, deliberate decision.
I think that self-hosting can be quite a bit of effort, but a tool like Ansible makes it so much easier.
Whatever you choose to do, the most important thing is that you create data(base) backups and store those in an environment that you can control at all times.
There needs to be a viable exit strategy, just a backup is not enough if it takes more time to restore operations/service than is viable from a business perspective.
Perform at least a risk analysis, whatever you choose, make it a conscious, deliberate decision.