Google Cloud SQL
Fully managed relational database service for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.
Availability SLA
Over 99.99%
Supported Engines
MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
Free Tier
$300 in free credits for new customers
About Google Cloud SQL
Google Cloud SQL is a database-as-a-service (DBaaS) that provides a fully managed environment for popular relational databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. It's designed to offload the administrative burdens of database management, such as provisioning, patching, and backups, allowing developers to focus on application logic. The service offers high availability and scalability, with a 99.99%+ availability SLA. It integrates seamlessly with other Google Cloud services like Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for containerized applications, and BigQuery for large-scale analytics. Security is a core feature, with data encrypted at rest and in transit, and access controlled through Google's robust IAM and VPC networking.
Managed Service Features
Automated Backups
Provides automated and on-demand backups with point-in-time recovery.
High Availability
Automatic failover to a standby instance to ensure business continuity.
Scalability
Easily scale up instances or scale out with read replicas with minimal downtime.
Security
Data is encrypted at rest and in transit. Access is controlled via VPC and Cloud IAM.
Native Integrations
Google Kubernetes Engine
Connect applications running on GKE to Cloud SQL instances.
Bigquery
Directly query Cloud SQL databases from BigQuery for real-time analytics.
Cloud Monitoring
Gain insights into database performance with integrated monitoring and dashboards.
Iam
Manage database access with granular Identity and Access Management permissions.