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[Digital Consultancy, Development and Support](https://metadrop.net/en/services) 2. [Drupal Hosting & Devops Solutions](https://metadrop.net/en/services/drupal-hosting) # Upsun Hosting for Drupal We handle your complete Drupal migration to the Upsun platform: securely, seamlessly, and optimized for performance. Backed by certified DevOps specialists [Request an audit](https://metadrop.net/en/contact)[Explore](#scroll-to-content) Build Drupal on Upsun — without managing infrastructure Metadrop migrates and manages Drupal on **Upsun (formerly Platform.sh)**: expert infrastructure-as-code, zero-downtime migration, performance tuning, and ongoing DevOps support from a Drupal Silver Certified Partner. [Schedule your free Upsun migration audit](#contact) ## What is Upsun? Upsun (formerly Platform.sh) is a **unified, sovereign cloud application platform** built to let teams ship and scale applications instead of managing infrastructure. It is a secure, multi-cloud PaaS that goes well beyond basic hosting: a complete, Git-driven workflow that manages everything from container orchestration, CI/CD, and managed data services to the application runtimes themselves. With support for 100+ frameworks and 14 languages, it unifies development and production into a single, observable, and auditable system. For Drupal specifically, it ships native *Composer* and *Drush* support, managed databases, search, and cache — purpose-built for Drupal at scale, not a generic host repurposed for PHP. Metadrop delivers Upsun as a **fully managed service**: we handle architecture, configuration, DevOps, scaling, and ongoing operations while your team focuses on building. ## Why Upsun? **Key benefits for technical leaders** Adopting Upsun is an architectural decision that compounds value by standardizing workflows and reducing overhead. ### Radical speed & simplicity Every Git branch becomes an instant, full-data clone of production. Teams test features in a real-world context, with no hand-built staging servers and no manual "update day". ### True multi-cloud freedom Choose your cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP, OVH) and region while keeping the same developer experience. Real data sovereignty and no vendor lock-in. ### Infrastructure as code A few lines of YAML define your entire application stack. Configuration drift disappears and workflows stay repeatable, versioned, and auditable. ### Built-in security & compliance Enterprise-grade, automated controls for standards like SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001 are part of the platform, not an afterthought. ### Integrated observability The built-in Blackfire suite profiles performance, resource usage, and even real-time carbon emissions, so you optimize from day one. ### Intelligent scalability Auto-scaling infrastructure absorbs campaigns, launches, and seasonal traffic spikes instantly — without re-architecting or downtime. ## Upsun is Powerful. Mastering It Is the Key Upsun provides the tools. Real-world success depends on expert architectural configuration. As Upsun’s own documentation notes, getting the most from the platform is *"especially suitable for professionals with at least some experience in architecture."* This is a professional PaaS, not a simple hosting panel. To unlock the full speed, security, and scalability, you need a partner who understands **both Drupal and the Upsun architecture** at an expert level. ## We are the Drupal experts for the Upsun platform We are Metadrop, a **top-15 global Drupal contributor** and Silver Certified Partner. We don’t just "lift and shift" — we re-architect your application to be *native* to Upsun, with the expert setup, fine-tuning, and ongoing maintenance the platform demands. ### IaC configuration We define your entire stack in code, mastering .platform.app.yaml to manage PHP versions, dependencies, and build/deploy hooks. ### Service integration We fine-tune services.yaml to connect Drupal cleanly with Redis, Solr, and Elasticsearch. ### Complex routing We manage multi-site, multi-domain, and redirect strategies through expert configuration of routes.yaml. ### Workflow optimization We build and automate cron jobs, worker processes, and CI/CD pipelines directly within the platform. ### Performance tuning We leverage integrated observability like Blackfire to profile and optimize your application *after* migration, not just before. ## Managed Upsun hosting - **End-to-end managed operations** — provisioning, deployment pipelines, monitoring, and incident response, so your in-house team does not have to. - **Proactive monitoring & updates** — security patches and Drupal core and module updates ship safely, removing the patching overhead that drains internal teams. - **Performance at scale** — Varnish, Redis object caching, and CDN integration deliver sub-second response times under load. - **One accountable partner** — a single team for hosting, performance, and support, with clear SLAs and a single escalation path. ## Choosing the Right Resource Model Upsun provides powerful, flexible pricing. As your partner, we help you analyze your applications to select and configure the most cost-effective model, ensuring you only pay for what you truly need. Fixed Pricing: Ideal for applications with consistent, predictable resource requirements. This model provides standardized, project-level resources for stable workloads. Flex Pricing: Designed for applications with dynamic needs. This model provides granular, container-level resource management, allowing you to scale individual services up or down based on real-time demand. We ensure your architecture is optimized for the right model from day one. ## Security & European compliance ### ENS certified A delivery track record across **GDPR, WCAG, and NIS2** requirements, built for European buyers and regulated sectors. ### EEA data residency Multi-cloud region selection and sovereignty-aware configuration serve organizations with strict data-location rules. ### Backups, DR & WAF Automated backups, disaster recovery, and WAF are part of the managed service, not optional extras. ### Risks in plain language We explain compliance and security risks to non-technical stakeholders, keeping decisions clear at board level. ## Our Zero-Downtime, Zero-Data-Loss Migration Process We have engineered a **three-phase** process designed for complex, high-traffic Drupal sites. Our method guarantees business continuity and data integrity. 1. ### Planning & Replication We perform a full audit of your current codebase, database, and files. A complete replica is created on Upsun, allowing for rigorous testing in an identical environment *without* impacting your live site. 2. ### Final Sync & Data Lock During a planned, low-traffic window, we execute a final data synchronization. To guarantee 100% data integrity, your original site is temporarily placed in read-only mode. This critical step ensures no form submissions, user registrations, or content changes are lost. 3. ### Coordinated Go-Live With the new platform fully tested and synchronized, we coordinate the DNS switch. This is a seamless cutover that directs all traffic to your new, faster Upsun infrastructure. We monitor the launch to ensure immediate stability and performance. Moving off an unstable or end-of-support host? We map your migration path and risks in a short discovery call — and return a written migration plan within **5 business days**. [Book a migration consultation](#contact) ## Who Upsun hosting is right for **A strong fit if** you run a mission-critical, high-traffic, or multilingual Drupal site and want managed DevOps, fast deployments, and production-identical environments. **A strong fit if** your in-house team lacks Drupal DevOps capacity, or you are moving off an end-of-support or unstable host. **Less suited if** you run a tiny low-traffic site with no compliance or scaling needs — we will tell you honestly and point you to a simpler option. **Upsun vs Acquia?** Both are enterprise-grade managed Drupal platforms. Choose **Upsun** for true multi-cloud freedom (AWS, Azure, GCP, OVH), data sovereignty, and portable config-as-code; choose **Acquia** for a Drupal-dedicated managed cloud built around Acquia’s own toolset. We advise on the right fit rather than push one option. Comparing options? See [Acquia hosting](https://metadrop.net/en/services/drupal-hosting/acquia-hosting) and [self-hosted infrastructure](https://metadrop.net/en/services/drupal-hosting/self-hosted-infrastructure), or browse all [Drupal hosting options](https://metadrop.net/en/services/drupal-hosting). ## Why Metadrop for Upsun - **15+ years of Drupal expertise** and Silver Certified Partner status, backed by more than a decade of enterprise delivery. - **Independent technical governance** — a strategic partner that advises on the right architecture rather than simply taking orders. - **International reach**: 50+ countries and 30+ languages supported, built for multilingual, multi-site platforms. - **Trusted by enterprise and mission-critical organizations** including Saint-Gobain, Telefónica, Solvay, UNICEF, and Save the Children. ## Upsun Drupal hosting by the numbers ### 15+ years Delivering and maintaining Drupal at enterprise scale. ### Top-15 Global Drupal contributor, and a Silver Certified Partner. ### 50+ countries · 30+ languages Served on multilingual, multi-site platforms. ### 100+ frameworks Supported by Upsun — with Drupal a first-class, native target. ## Proven Upsun migrations - Migrated a multinational home-appliances manufacturer from on-premise infrastructure to Upsun, with a Jenkins CI/CD pipeline, CloudFlare CDN and WAF, and a monosite-to-multisite re-architecture across European brands — alongside a Drupal 10 to 11 upgrade. - Re-platformed a European specialty-food brand from Acquia onto Upsun, reconfiguring deployment pipelines, establishing new Solr search cores, and transitioning the caching layer to Redis with zero data loss. Pause logos Play logos ## Frequently asked questions - ### What is Upsun hosting for Drupal? Upsun (formerly Platform.sh) is a Drupal-optimized PaaS where the full stack is defined in code and deployed automatically from Git, with managed databases, search, and caching. Metadrop delivers it as a fully managed service. - ### What is the difference between Platform.sh and Upsun? Upsun is the rebranded, second-generation version of the same Platform.sh PaaS. Both run Drupal the same way, and Metadrop manages either. - ### Is Upsun good for Drupal? Yes. It has native Composer and Drush support, managed Redis, Solr, and MariaDB, Git-branch environments, and built-in CI/CD purpose-built for Drupal at scale. - ### How do you migrate a Drupal site to Upsun? We audit your stack, define infrastructure in code, replicate your site on Upsun, validate under realistic load, then run a final data-locked sync and coordinated go-live with minimal downtime. - ### What is the difference between Upsun Fixed and Flex pricing? Fixed provides standardized project-level resources for predictable workloads; Flex provides granular container-level scaling for dynamic demand. We configure the most cost-effective model for your traffic profile. - ### How much does Upsun hosting cost? Pricing depends on your traffic, environments, and managed-service scope. We provide a fixed-scope proposal after a short discovery call. - ### Will I be locked into one vendor? No. Your stack is defined in portable code, your data stays yours, and Upsun’s multi-cloud model lets you choose your provider and region. - ### Do you provide ongoing support after migration? Yes. 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