DigitalOcean Managed Databases Skill
progressive_disclosure: entry_point: summary: "Managed databases on DigitalOcean: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, Kafka, OpenSearch, Valkey with managed backups and scaling." when_to_use: - "When provisioning managed database clusters" - "When scaling or migrating database workloads" - "When securing database access with VPC and credentials" quick_start: - "Choose a database engine and region" - "Create a cluster and users" - "Apply networking and access controls" - "Monitor usage and scale as needed" token_estimate: entry: 90-110 full: 4200-5400
Overview
DigitalOcean Managed Databases provide fully managed clusters so teams can avoid manual setup and maintenance.
Supported engines:
- PostgreSQL
- MySQL
- Redis
- MongoDB
- Kafka
- OpenSearch
- Valkey
Provisioning Workflow
- Select engine, region, and cluster size.
- Create users and databases with required roles.
- Configure trusted sources and VPC networking.
- Retrieve connection strings and TLS settings.
Operations and Scaling
- Scale nodes or storage as demand grows.
- Set maintenance windows to control upgrades.
- Review backups and restore points.
Security Practices
- Use VPC for private connectivity.
- Rotate credentials and limit user privileges.
- Enforce TLS connections.
Migration Planning
- Use engine-specific migration guides.
- Validate application connectivity before cutover.
- Plan rollback using snapshots or backups.
Complementary Skills
When using this skill, consider these related skills (if deployed):
- digitalocean-networking: VPC, firewalls, and private access.
- digitalocean-management: Monitoring and alerting.
- digitalocean-storage: Backup and snapshot workflows.
Note: Complementary skills are optional. This skill is fully functional without them.
Resources
DigitalOcean Docs:
- Managed Databases: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/
- PostgreSQL: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/postgresql/
- MySQL: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/mysql/
- Redis: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/redis/
- MongoDB: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/mongodb/
- Kafka: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/kafka/
- OpenSearch: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/opensearch/
- Valkey: https://docs.digitalocean.com/products/databases/valkey/