Managed services

Managed database

Get a database up and running in minutes—without having to set up and maintain the infrastructure yourself. With Managed Database, you get PostgreSQL or MySQL with automated backups and ongoing system maintenance, all easily managed through our control panel.
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Less operations. More development.

Sustainable data centers

Run your database in our energy-efficient data centers in Sweden or Finland, with infrastructure designed for high availability and reliable long-term operation.

Predictable costs

Choose the capacity that fits your workload and get a clear monthly cost. Scale up as your needs change.

European infrastructure

Your databases run on Glesys’ own European infrastructure. Incoming connections are blocked by default, and you decide which IP addresses and networks are allowed access.

We manage the infrastructure. You control the database.

We take care of the underlying infrastructure, provisioning, system maintenance, and automated backups. You retain control over your database and how it is used.

That gives your team more time to focus on your application and database – without having to operate the underlying infrastructure.
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We manage the infrastructure. You control the database.

Everything you need for your database

A database in minutes

Choose PostgreSQL or MySQL, your data center, and the capacity you need. Provisioning and basic configuration are handled automatically, so you can start using your database quickly.

Secure connectivity from day one

Incoming traffic is blocked by default. You decide which IP addresses and networks are allowed to connect, and traffic is protected with TLS.

Automated backups

Backups are performed automatically every day. There’s no need to build and maintain a separate solution for scheduled backups of your database service.

Monitoring on your terms

Track database metrics through a Prometheus-compatible endpoint and integrate them with your existing monitoring and observability solution.

Control panel and API

Manage database instances, access, databases, and users through the Glesys control panel, or automate management through the API.

Capacity for different workloads

Choose from multiple resource tiers with up to 8 vCPUs, 128 GiB of RAM, and 300 GiB of storage.

Frequently asked questions

What is Managed database?
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Managed database is a managed database service for PostgreSQL and MySQL. Glesys manages the underlying infrastructure, provisioning, system maintenance, and automated backups, while you retain control over your databases, users, and applications.
Which databases are supported?
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Managed Database is available for PostgreSQL 18 and MySQL 8.4.
What does Glesys manage?
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Glesys manages the underlying infrastructure and platform, including provisioning, ongoing system maintenance, and automated backups.

This means you don’t have to install or maintain the operating system or the underlying database infrastructure yourself.

What am I responsible for as a customer?
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You are responsible for how your application uses the database, including databases, users, permissions, database structure, and application-specific optimization.

You are also responsible for verifying that backup and restore capabilities meet your organization’s requirements.

How do backups work?
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Backups are performed automatically every day and retained for 14 days. Glesys manages the automated backup functionality, while you are responsible for verifying your backups and initiating a restore when needed.
Where does my database run?
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Managed Database is available in select Glesys data centers in Sweden and Finland. You choose the data center when you create your instance.
Can I scale up my database?
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Yes. Managed Database is available in several predefined resource tiers. You can choose capacity based on your database requirements and move to another resource tier as those requirements change.
Can I monitor my database?
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Yes. Database metrics are exposed through a Prometheus-compatible endpoint, allowing you to use them with external monitoring and observability tools.
Can I manage Managed database through an API?
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Yes. Managed database functionality is available through the Glesys API, allowing you to automate parts of the management of your database instances.
How do I connect to the database?
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Once your instance has been created, you’ll receive the connection details needed to connect your application or database client, such as the hostname and port.

Before connecting, you’ll also need to allow the IP address or network the connection originates from.

Can I create multiple databases and users?
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Yes. You can create and manage multiple databases and users within your database instance through the Glesys control panel. You can also manage passwords and remove databases and users when they are no longer needed.
Which PostgreSQL extensions are supported?
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Managed PostgreSQL supports a selection of extensions. See the current service description for supported extensions and versions.
What happens during scheduled maintenance?
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Managed Database includes recurring maintenance during which Glesys may perform system updates, security updates, and other work required to maintain the managed platform.

Focus on your database – we’ll manage the infrastructure

Stay in control of your database while we take care of the underlying infrastructure, system maintenance, and automated backups.

Create your Managed database today, or talk to our specialists about the right database and capacity for your environment.

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