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DigitalOcean Managed Databases for PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB, Kafka, OpenSearch, and Valkey. Use when provisioning, scaling, or operating managed database clusters on DigitalOcean.

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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/