Item: Google Cloud SQL
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We are using Google Cloud SQL as a managed service for R&D. We wanted to focus on the data without the need to manage the updates or security patches. We also wanted to have the ability to spin up SQL fast without going through the purchasing process--just click and it works.

Pros and Cons

Spins up fast
Easy to apply
No need to purchase licenses in advance

Unsupported external tools to monitor MSSQL
Latency from working outside Google Cloud environment
There some preferences you cannot edit/customize

Return on Investment

Does require pre-purchase
Stop paying when you stop using
Growing from 1 to 1000 in the click of a button

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft SQL Server

Key Insights

Do you think Google Cloud SQL delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Google Cloud SQL's feature set?

Yes

Did Google Cloud SQL live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Google Cloud SQL go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Google Cloud SQL again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Google Compute Engine, Google BigQuery, Google Drive

Likelihood to Recommend

Any company/team that needs/wants to grow fast will find that Google Cloud SQL will suit them well.
Pay-as-you-go option and saving you time for implementing infrastructure for SQL solution are big advantage.
The agility to spin up a database in any region and move it if needed.

SQL management for everyone

Overall Satisfaction with Google Cloud SQL