Cloud SQL Deployment & Database Configuration in Google Cloud
Service Overview
Deploy a GCP Cloud SQL instance and configure databases, users, and secure connectivity.
Service Details
This service creates and configures a managed GCP Cloud SQL instance (MySQL or PostgreSQL). We size the instance, set up storage and backups, create databases and users, and configure secure connectivity from your apps, VMs, or Kubernetes workloads.
Available Platforms
Google Cloud
Key Benefits
- Fully managed database on GCP
- Secure access from applications
- Automatic backups and maintenance
- Better reliability than self-managed DBs
- Documented DB connection details
Use Cases
1
Create a managed DB for a new SaaS app
Launch a Cloud SQL instance to host production data for a new SaaS or internal application.
2
Migrate from self-managed DB to Cloud SQL
Move an existing MySQL or PostgreSQL database into Cloud SQL to reduce operational overhead.
3
Improve availability with managed backups
Enable automated backups, maintenance windows, and basic failover options for critical data.