FAQ

Can you optimize MariaDB for large-scale applications?

Definitely. We tailor MariaDB optimization strategies for high-traffic enterprise applications, ensuring scalability, load balancing, and efficient resource usage.

What security measures do you implement for MariaDB databases?

Mydbops secures your MariaDB instances with user access control, SSL encryption, firewall configurations, audit logging, and compliance-based security best practices.

Do you perform MariaDB version upgrades and migrations?

Yes, we safely handle MariaDB upgrades and migrations with minimal downtime, ensuring data integrity and compatibility across platforms.

Can you help with MariaDB replication and high availability setup?

Yes, Mydbops specializes in setting up MariaDB Galera Cluster, master-slave replication, semi-synchronous replication, and other high-availability architectures to ensure minimal downtime and data safety.

Does Mydbops support MariaDB on cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, and Azure?

Absolutely. We offer MariaDB cloud migration and management on AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure with secure, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.

How can Mydbops improve the performance of my MariaDB database?

Our experts perform detailed performance audits, optimize queries, tune configurations, and implement indexing strategies to drastically enhance MariaDB performance.

Do you offer 24/7 MariaDB managed services?

Yes, Mydbops offers round-the-clock MariaDB managed services to ensure your database systems run smoothly with proactive monitoring, regular backups, performance analysis, and instant issue resolution.

Why should I choose Mydbops for MariaDB consulting services?

Mydbops provides expert MariaDB consulting backed by years of hands-on database experience. Our certified DBAs offer tailored solutions in performance tuning, high availability, security, and cloud optimization for MariaDB.

What is MariaDB and how is it different from MySQL?

MariaDB is a community-developed fork of MySQL designed for enhanced performance, scalability, and open-source freedom. While it remains compatible with MySQL, MariaDB offers advanced features, improved storage engines, and better community support.

What versions and variants of MySQL do you support?

Our managed services cover the entire MySQL ecosystem. We provide 24/7 expert support for:

  • Oracle MySQL, Percona Server, and MariaDB (from legacy 5.x to the latest series).
  • Cloud Platforms: Including Amazon RDS, Aurora, Google Cloud SQL, and Azure.
  • Infrastructure: On-premises data centers and hybrid-cloud setups on Linux or Windows Server.

Our team has deep operational expertise in the unique features and performance tuning of each variant.

How do you improve the performance of our MySQL databases?

We provide continuous performance tuning by identifying and fixing the root cause of bottlenecks. Our proven process includes:

  • Query Optimization
  • Indexing Strategy
  • Configuration Tuning
  • Schema & Architecture Review
Do you manage High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) for MySQL?

Yes. We architect, implement, and manage robust HA solutions for MySQL, including InnoDB Cluster, Group Replication Clusters, Galera Cluster, and traditional read replicas. Our service includes configuring and testing your backup and recovery strategy to create a resilient Disaster Recovery (DR) plan.

What deployment environments do you support for MySQL?

We provide expert management for MySQL on any infrastructure. Our services are platform-agnostic and cover:

  • Cloud Platforms: All major clouds (AWS, GCP, Azure), including managed services like Amazon RDS and Aurora.
  • On-Premises & Hybrid Cloud: Your own data centers or multi-cloud environments.
  • Operating Systems: All major Linux distributions (Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.) as well as Windows Server environments.
Do you handle migrations and manage other ecosystem tools?

Our expertise extends beyond the database core. Our services include:

  • Migrations: We manage complex, zero-downtime migrations to MySQL from other databases (like Oracle or SQL Server) and between variants (e.g., MySQL to Percona).
  • Ecosystem Tools: We are experts in managing the full stack, including essential tools like ProxySQL, Maxscale, MySQL Router, RDS Proxy for connection pooling and MaxScale for advanced routing.
How do you ensure our MySQL deployment is secure and compliant?

As a PCI DSS and ISO-27001 -Ccertified company, we provide a multi-layered security strategy. This includes proactive security audits, hardening your MySQL server configurations, and implementing stringent user access controls. Our expertise helps clients meet the database requirements for compliance standards like GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.

How do you monitor our MySQL databases?

Mydbops uses a sophisticated observability platform Watchdog, Battlecat, Sara (AI Agent) to track key MySQL performance metrics 24/7, including query execution times, replication health, and resource utilization. Our system sends immediate alerts to our on-call DBAs, allowing us to take corrective action proactively.

What backup and disaster recovery solutions do you offer for MySQL?

We offer a customized solution for backup management, provide Thea fully managed backup solution of Mydbops configurable features to choose from backup of schema’s, data, binary logs, user grants, configurations and we also help to setup active-active, active-passive DR environment and perform DR drillsdisaster recovery plan for MySQL. This includes setting up and testing full, incremental, and differential backups to ensure fast point-in-time recovery for both on-premise and cloud environments.

What is included in your PostgreSQL Managed Service?

Our service takes full ownership of your PostgreSQL database's health, including:

  • 24/7 proactive monitoring and incident response.
  • Continuous performance tuning and query optimization.
  • Database security and compliance hardening.
  • A complete Backup, Database Archival, and Disaster Recovery strategy, ensuring fast Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR).

In short, we provide total peace of mind, ensuring your PostgreSQL environment is stable, secure, and performant.

Do you support PostgreSQL variants like EDB, Greenplum, or Redshift?

Yes, our expertise covers the entire PostgreSQL ecosystem, from the community version to its most powerful variants. We provide expert managed services for:

  • Community PostgreSQL: The core open-source version.
  • EDB Postgres Advanced Server: We fully support customers using EDB for its enterprise-grade features and Oracle compatibility.
  • Greenplum: Our team has the expertise to manage this powerful, massively parallel processing (MPP) data warehouse for large-scale analytics.
  • Amazon Redshift: We also manage PostgreSQL-derived cloud data warehouses like Redshift.

You can rely on Mydbops for expert, 24/7 managed services across your entire PostgreSQL and Postgres-derived data landscape.

What is your SLA for responding to critical PostgreSQL incidents?

Our service is governed by a formal Service Level Agreement (SLA) that guarantees a 15-minute response time for critical incidents. When a critical PostgreSQL issue triggers an alarm, our on-call expert is immediately paged and begins active resolution, round the clock. We handle the crisis so your team can sleep peacefully.

How do you improve the performance of our PostgreSQL database?

We fix performance bottlenecks by focusing on their root cause. Our process for PostgreSQL includes:

  • Slow Query Optimization and Indexing Strategy.
  • Connection Pooling setup and tuning (e.g., PgBouncer, PgPool, PgCat).
  • Advanced Configuration Tuning (memory, autovacuum settings, JIT).
  • Partitioning strategy and implementation for large tables.

Implementing key PostgreSQL extensions to add specialized capabilities based on your needs (e.g., PostGIS, TimescaleDB, pg_partman).

How do you handle High Availability (HA) for PostgreSQL?

We architect and implement robust HA solutions to prevent downtime. Our expertise for PostgreSQL is centered on industry-standard tools like Patroni and Streaming Replication. We ensure seamless, automatic failover and perform regular tests to validate your cluster's resilience.

How does your service integrate with our existing development team?

Our primary goal is to give your developers peace of mind. We act as their dedicated database partners, taking full ownership of performance, stability, and complex tuning.

This removes the burden of database firefighting from their shoulders, allowing them to feel relaxed and confident that the infrastructure will always perform. That confidence frees them to focus entirely on their real job: innovating and shipping the great features that drive your business outcomes.

Is this PostgreSQL service a reactive break-fix service, or is it proactive?

Our service is fundamentally proactive. We use a sophisticated AI Oobservability platform to monitor your PostgreSQL environment 24/7, allowing us to identify performance anomalies and potential issues before they cause business disruption. We focus on preventing problems, not just reacting to them.

Can you manage a hybrid setup with both on-prem and cloud PostgreSQL databases?

Yes. Our managed services are designed for complex hybrid environments. We provide a single, unified service that covers both your on-premises PostgreSQL servers and your cloud instances on all major cloud platforms, including Amazon RDS and Google Cloud SQL. Our team unifies the monitoring, performance tuning, and security management for your entire PostgreSQL infrastructure under one expert team.