Data Organization on the Cloud
A cloud database is a database service built and accessed through a cloud platform. It provides many of the same features as traditional databases with the added flexibility of cloud computing. Users install software on the cloud infrastructure to implement the database.
Main features of cloud database
Database services built and accessed through cloud platforms
Enables business users to host databases without purchasing dedicated hardware
Can be managed by the user or provided as a service and managed by the provider
Can support relational databases (including MySQL and PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (including MongoDB and Apache CouchDB)
Access via web interface or vendor-supplied API
Why Choose Cloud Database
Cloud database combined with API for easy access anytime, anywhere
Well-connected transportation network
Users can access cloud databases from virtually anywhere using the provider's API or web interface.
Cloud Database Influx Storage Represents Scalability and Cost Savings
scalability
Cloud databases can expand their storage capacity at runtime to adapt to changing needs. Organizations only pay for what they use.
Warning triangle symbol with cloud database representing disaster recovery capabilities
disaster recovery
In the event of natural disasters, equipment failures or power outages, data is kept safe with backups on remote servers.
Considerations for cloud databases
control options
Users can choose between a virtual machine image managed like a traditional database or the provider's Database as a Service (DBaaS).
Database Technology
SQL databases are difficult to scale, but common. NoSQL databases scale more easily, but are not suitable for some applications.
Safety
Most cloud database providers encrypt data and provide other security measures; organizations should research their options.
maintain
When using virtual machine images, ensure that IT staff can maintain the underlying infrastructure.
