DBaaS: Database in the Cloud
The use of cloud-based technologies is revolutionizing how businesses conduct their processes. From applications and tools to files, the cloud is there to facilitate access to customer data and business opportunities. And it is precisely this easy access that makes the implementation of virtual servers for managing databases so attractive.
In today's post we'll talk about Database as a Service (DBaaS) and some of the advantages that organizations gain through managing these assets hosted in a cloud environment.
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What is DBaaS?
- Classic model: where the provider's physical infrastructure is used to host the databases. In this model, the company is the one who manages and operates the content.
- Managed hosting: the provider is responsible for the maintenance and management of the databases. This option is usually convenient for all small and medium-sized companies that prefer outsourcing your IT department.
Advantages of cloud database
- High availability: It is increasingly common for cloud providers to offer very high availability times, allowing data to be available for longer periods of time, as well as reducing the time between downtime and recovery.
- No need for local infrastructure to manage and store the databases. As we already mentioned, the cloud provider takes care of the environment, maintenance and availability.
- Easily scalable environment: Storage can be increased or decreased based on the needs and growth of the database. In the case of increased hosting capacity, costs will depend on performance and bandwidth. In addition, it can be scaled instantly.
- Portability: "transport" and consult our databases at any time and from any device. All you need is an Internet connection.
- You can count on the Experience of managers and cloud architects for service queries, support and incidents.
Database migration to the cloud is a growing trend thanks to its ease of administration and cost reduction for organizations. Today, DBaaS is key to process improvement , in addition to providing the security that a cloud instance offers.
