Database

Overview

Looking at databases, we see that the managed version delivers the benefits of simplifying the tasks associated with provisioning and maintaining a database. However, you will still need some experience working with databases to interact with them as you build and scale your app.

Exoscale DBaaS is an excellent solution for everyone looking for a diverse portfolio of open-source data services used in all applications and business solutions and gaining the following benefits:

  • Daily Backups included - backups are done on a daily basis and are included with every DBaaS offering.
  • Completely Integrated - integrated DBaaS for your instances. Easily manage your database, instance, or storage from the same interface.
  • Automate Everything - easily automate everything with our simple web portal, CLI, API, or tools like Terraform.
  • 99.99% Uptime SLA - all DBaaS (cluster) offerings come with an uptime SLA of 99.99%.
  • No Vendor Lock-In - keep your cloud infrastructure independent and flexible with our offering of open-source databases.
  • Your Data Stays In Europe - all data is stored in the country of your chosen zone, fully GDPR compliant. DBaaS is available across European zones.

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Update Process – how does it work ?

Database always accessible via a DNS-Address

Update Process handles everything fully automatic in the background:

  • Fork database, and synchronize all data
  • Test whether new databases is healthy
  • Point DNS now to new DBaaS instance
  • Old instance is discarded
  • Clients will reconnect

-> Downtime of less than 10 seconds

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Update Process - Step 1

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Update Process - Step 2

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Update Process - Step 3

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DBaaS - Further Possibilities 🔗

What is possible depending on the database:

  • Attach external read replicas
  • Use a variety of extensions
  • Use multiple nodes
  • Change specific parameters of the database
  • Migrate from the old provider
  • Connection pooling

-> Consider our Managed Database as a Server DBaaS

-> Intro Course available: Database technologies and benefits of managed database services