FAQ

What database environments do you support with ProxySQL?

Our expertise covers the entire ProxySQL ecosystem. We deploy and manage it for:

  • MySQL (Oracle, Percona Server) and MariaDB.
  • High-availability topologies like InnoDB Cluster, Group Replication Cluster, Galera Cluster, and standard replication.
  • Any infrastructure, including on-premises data centers and all major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
How does ProxySQL handle High Availability and automatic failover?

ProxySQL ensures high availability by constantly monitoring the health of your database nodes. It can detect when a primary server fails and automatically reroute write traffic to a newly promoted primary. This failover process is seamless to the application, preventing downtime.

What advanced features of ProxySQL do you implement?

Our service goes beyond basic setup. We leverage ProxySQL's advanced features to solve complex issues, including:

  • Query Caching: To reduce read load on your database.
  • Query Rewriting: To fix problematic queries on-the-fly without changing application code.
  • Connection Multiplexing: To handle thousands of application connections efficiently.
  • Firewalling: To block specific query patterns that could harm the database.
Do I need to change my application code to use ProxySQL?

No, and that is a primary benefit. ProxySQL is transparent to your application. You simply point your application's database connection to the ProxySQL server instead of directly to the database. No code changes are required to take advantage of its features.

Will deploying ProxySQL cause downtime for our application?

Our implementation process is designed for zero business disruption. We build and test the new ProxySQL environment in parallel with your existing setup. The final cutover is a seamless and instantaneous process, planned during a low-traffic maintenance window to ensure your application is not impacted.

Why choose Mydbops for our ProxySQL implementation?

Our team consists of certified MySQL and MariaDB experts with deep, specific knowledge of ProxySQL's advanced features. We don't just install the software; we architect a complete solution that is secure, resilient, and perfectly tuned for your workload. We have a proven track record of deploying and managing ProxySQL for mission-critical, high-traffic applications.

Why is a specialized DBA better for cost optimization than just using cloud tools?

We go beyond surface-level changes like instance types or reserved instances. By optimizing your queries and schema, we fundamentally reduce your database's resource utilization. This allows you to safely downsize your infrastructure, achieving deep, sustainable savings that infrastructure-focused tools simply cannot.

How much effort is required from our team to get started?

Getting started is a low-effort process for your team. It typically involves a kick-off call to understand your goals and providing our team with secure, read-only access to your cloud and database monitoring tools. We handle the heavy lifting of analysis to begin identifying cost-saving opportunities.

What is your process for a cost optimization engagement?

Our process is structured and transparent. It begins with a comprehensive audit to analyze your current usage and identify key areas for improvement. We then deliver a detailed roadmap with prioritized recommendations. The final step is the expert implementation of these changes to lower your database costs.

What kind of cost savings can I realistically expect?

While results vary by environment, clients often achieve significant cost reductions with a minimum 30% on your overall database spendings. These savings are typically driven by a combination of rightsizing over-provisioned instances, optimizing storage, and tuning queries to reduce CPU and IOPS consumption.

Do you optimize costs across different cloud providers and databases?

Our service is fully multi-cloud and multi-database. We provide cost optimization strategies tailored for:

  • Clouds: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud (GCP), and Microsoft Azure.
  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MariaDB, and their managed versions like RDS, Aurora, and Atlas.
Will the cost optimization process affect my application's availability?

No. Our process is designed to implement cost-saving changes with zero downtime. We use non-invasive analysis and schedule any necessary changes during your planned maintenance windows. A right-sized, efficient database is often more stable and reliable, improving your availability.

How can you reduce cloud costs without sacrificing performance?

We focus on efficiency. A high cloud bill is often a symptom of performance bottlenecks like inefficient queries or poor indexing, which cause your database to consume excess CPU and IOPS. Our approach reduces your cloud costs by fixing these root causes, which simultaneously improves application speed.

What is Mydbops' FinOps for Databases service?

It's our 360-degree cost optimization service. Through our FinOps for Databases framework, we Visualize your spending, Analyze its root causes, Optimize your databases for efficiency, and Govern your environment to ensure your cloud costs stay low.

How does Mydbops connect technical work to our business goals?

We are a business-outcome focused partner. Every technical action we take on your AWS environment is connected to a measurable business result. Whether it's reducing your monthly cloud bill, improving application performance to enhance user experience, or ensuring zero downtime during peak traffic, our goal is to deliver tangible business value.

Do your services cover databases beyond Amazon RDS and Aurora?

Our expertise covers a wide range of databases on AWS. We provide deep, specialized support for RDS for MySQL, RDS for PostgreSQL, Aurora MySQL, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Amazon DocumentDB. We recommend the best-fit architecture for your specific workload, without bias.

How do you ensure our database on AWS is highly available and resilient?

We architect solutions to meet the most demanding uptime requirements, consistently achieving 99.999% high availability. We design and implement robust AWS-native strategies, including Multi-AZ and Multi-Region deployments, auto-scaling policies, and comprehensive Disaster Recovery (DR) plans.

How do you improve the performance of our databases running on AWS?

We deliver significant performance improvements by focusing on the root cause of bottlenecks. Our process includes deep query optimization, advanced indexing strategies, and post-migration tuning specifically for AWS environments like Amazon RDS and Aurora, ensuring your application runs at peak efficiency.

How do you help reduce our AWS database costs?

We reduce your database Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) on AWS by 50-70%. Through our FinOps for Databases approach, we implement strategic rightsizing of your RDS and Aurora instances, tune queries to lower resource consumption, and design efficient data archival strategies to eliminate wasteful cloud spending.

Can you migrate our existing databases to AWS with minimal downtime?

Yes, this is a core expertise. We plan and execute complex, cross-database migrations with a focus on minimal disruption, achieving up to 2.5x faster and safer migrations through our deep expertise and GenAI platforms for migration. Our team specializes in challenging projects, such as migrating from MSSQL or Oracle to PostgreSQL or Aurora on AWS, and from MongoDB to Amazon DocumentDB.

What specific AWS database services do you provide?

We provide end-to-end services for AWS databases, from initial strategy to continuous management. Our core services include:

  • Database Modernization & Migration to AWS
  • Cross database migrations from Oracle, MSSQL to Cloud native databases in RDS, Aurora
  • Performance Engineering & Tuning
  • FinOps & Cloud Cost Optimization
  • High Availability & Scalability Architecture
  • Cloud Database Security & Hardening
What makes Mydbops an expert AWS database partner?

Mydbops is an officially recognized AWS Select Tier Partner with a certified Amazon RDS Delivery Partner designation. This means AWS has validated our deep, niche expertise and proven track record of successfully managing and optimizing high-performance database solutions on the AWS cloud. We are career database specialists, not just cloud generalists.

Why should we choose Mydbops for our MaxScale implementation?

Our team consists of certified MariaDB and MySQL experts with deep, specific knowledge of MaxScale's advanced features. We don't just install the software; we architect a complete solution that is secure, resilient, and perfectly tuned for your workload. We have a proven track record of deploying and managing MaxScale for mission-critical, high-traffic applications.

Will the implementation process cause downtime?

Our implementation process is designed for zero business disruption. We build and test the new MaxScale environment in parallel with your existing setup. The final cutover is a seamless and instantaneous process, planned during a low-traffic maintenance window to ensure your application is not impacted.

Is it possible to customize MaxScale for our specific use case?

Customization is one of the core strengths of MaxScale. Our experts can configure its powerful filters and routers to solve unique challenges, such as:

  • Rewriting queries on-the-fly to prevent application errors.
  • Throttling specific query patterns to protect the database.
  • Implementing custom routing logic for multi-tenant applications.