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What is the primary benefit of using Cloud SQL, according to Google Cloud?
What is the primary benefit of using Cloud SQL, according to Google Cloud?
To hand off mundane, but necessary and often time-consuming, tasks to Google, allowing users to focus on building great applications.
What type of databases are offered as a service through Cloud SQL?
What type of databases are offered as a service through Cloud SQL?
Relational databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.
What is the maximum storage capacity of Cloud SQL?
What is the maximum storage capacity of Cloud SQL?
64 TB of storage.
How many backups are covered by the cost of a Cloud SQL instance?
How many backups are covered by the cost of a Cloud SQL instance?
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What is the purpose of the network firewall in Cloud SQL?
What is the purpose of the network firewall in Cloud SQL?
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What is a benefit of using Cloud SQL instances with other Google Cloud services?
What is a benefit of using Cloud SQL instances with other Google Cloud services?
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How can Compute Engine instances access Cloud SQL instances?
How can Compute Engine instances access Cloud SQL instances?
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What type of drivers can be used to access Cloud SQL instances from App Engine?
What type of drivers can be used to access Cloud SQL instances from App Engine?
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Study Notes
Cloud SQL
- Cloud SQL is Google Cloud's second core storage option, offering fully managed relational databases as a service
- Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server
- Manages mundane tasks, such as patching, backups, and replication, allowing focus on application development
Features
- No software installation or maintenance required
- Scalable up to 128 processor cores, 864 GB RAM, and 64 TB storage
- Supports automatic replication scenarios from multiple sources
- Offers managed backups with 7 instances covered in the cost
- Encrypts customer data in-transit, at-rest, and in backups
- Includes a network firewall for controlled access to each database instance
Accessibility and Integration
- Cloud SQL instances accessible by other Google Cloud services and external services
- Can be used with App Engine using standard drivers like Connector/J for Java or MySQLdb for Python
- Compute Engine instances can access Cloud SQL instances with authorization
- Supports other applications and tools using standard MySQL drivers, such as SQL Workbench and Toad
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Description
Google Cloud's fully managed relational databases service, offering MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. It handles tasks like patching, backup, and replication, allowing focus on application development.