MariaDB SkySQL
The ultimate MariaDB cloud.
Overview
MariaDB SkySQL is a fully managed cloud database service that brings the full power of MariaDB Enterprise to the cloud. It supports a range of workloads, including transactional (OLTP), analytical (OLAP), and hybrid (HTAP). For analytics, SkySQL utilizes a columnar storage engine to deliver high performance for analytical queries. It is available on AWS and Google Cloud and automates operational tasks like deployment, management, and scaling.
✨ Key Features
- Support for Transactional, Analytical (Columnar), and Hybrid workloads
- Fully managed service on AWS and GCP
- Automated Scaling, Backups, and Failover
- Enterprise-grade security and monitoring
- Distributed SQL for scalability and resilience
- Based on MariaDB Enterprise Server
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native support for both row-based (transactional) and columnar (analytical) storage in a single platform.
- Developed and supported by the creators of MariaDB.
- Distributed SQL capabilities for high availability and scalability.
Unique Value: Provides a single, powerful cloud database for both transactions and analytics, simplifying architecture and enabling real-time insights on operational data.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Running real-time analytics on operational data without impacting transactional performance.
- Deploying a scalable and resilient data warehouse in the cloud.
- Modernizing legacy MySQL and MariaDB applications.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Massive, petabyte-scale data warehouses better suited for MPP-native platforms.
- Organizations without any existing MariaDB or MySQL footprint.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a true hybrid (HTAP) solution, unlike many competitors that require separate databases for OLTP and OLAP workloads.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Power tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: $500 in credits for new users.
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