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Google Cloud SQL

Cloud SQL is a fully managed relational database service for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.

Key Features

  • Managed: Automates backups, replication, patches, and updates.
  • High Availability: Automatic failover.
  • Security: Data encrypted at rest and in transit.

Use Cases

  • Web Frameworks: Backend for Django, Rails, Spring, etc.
  • CMS: Backend for WordPress, Drupal.
  • E-commerce: Transactional data storage.

Key Concepts

  • Instance: The database environment.
  • Failover Replica: A standby instance for HA.
  • Read Replica: A read-only copy to offload read traffic.
  • Cloud SQL Proxy: Secure way to connect to instances without managing IP whitelists.