Cloud SQL is a fully-managed database service that makes it easy to set up, maintain, and administer a relational database for your applications. It allows you to focus on your applications instead of managing the database infrastructure.

Key Features

  • High Availability: Cloud SQL offers high availability for your databases with automatic failover.
  • Scalability: You can easily scale your database up or down based on your application's needs.
  • Security: Cloud SQL provides robust security features to protect your data, including SSL encryption and network isolation.
  • Integration: It integrates seamlessly with other Google Cloud Platform services and tools.

Getting Started

To get started with Cloud SQL, follow these steps:

  1. Create a Cloud SQL instance: This is where your database will be hosted. Learn more about creating a Cloud SQL instance.
  2. Connect to your database: Once your instance is created, you can connect to your database using a variety of tools and drivers. See the list of supported clients.
  3. Manage your database: Use the Cloud SQL console or API to manage your database instances, users, and settings.

Resources

Cloud SQL Architecture