Google Cloud SQL - Great Database for Your App
March 29, 2024
Google Cloud SQL - Great Database for Your App
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with Google Cloud SQL
I used Google Cloud SQL in my previous organization to be database of apps that we developed such as safety management system in mining, workflow management system developed in-house, supplier management system, microservices for various apps in subsidiary company e.g. insurtech, crypto, media, fintech, and many others. At that time, I found no issue using Google Cloud SQL.
- Autoscaling storage
- Ease of use to scale up vertically when needed
- High availability database
- If storage that has been auto-scaled, it would be great if it can be shrunk to reduced cost
- Auto sizing in Google Cloud SQL without downtime
- No need to apply security patch of server running the Google Cloud SQL
- Minor database upgrade using a simple click
- Major database upgrade using a simple click after testing
- Automated backup reduce people effort and time to do DB backup
- Great monitoring allows us visibility to optimize database
- Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) and Alibaba Cloud ApsaraDB
Actually Google Cloud SQL is similar to them, the difference is which engine each supports e.g. there's no managed Oracle DB in Google Cloud SQL but as long as you don't need Oracle, Google Cloud SQL should suffice and give you great user experience and performance. You also have lots of choices in the storage that you'd like to use.
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