The Real Cost of Bad DevOps: A Case Study

A startup learned the hard way that DevOps isn't just operations — it's business-critical.

The Cost: $50K in Six Months

• Over-provisioning: $500/mo vs $180
• Three major outages: $30,000
• Emergency contractor fees: $8,000

Good DevOps is about boring, reliable systems. Invest early or pay far more later.