Google Cloud Databases

Datastream

Serverless change data capture that replicates database changes into BigQuery and other targets.

What it is used for

  • Real-time database replication
  • Feeding analytics
  • Database migrations

Equivalent on AWS

The closest AWS service is AWS Database Migration Service: migrates databases to AWS with ongoing replication to minimise downtime.

How DomainHostly helps with Datastream

  • Plan: choose the right setup, size and region for your workload and budget.
  • Set up securely: configure Datastream with least-privilege access, encryption and backups where they apply.
  • Migrate: move from shared hosting, your own servers or the other cloud with minimal downtime.
  • Run and optimise: monitoring, updates and regular cost reviews so you only pay for what you use.

Databases: Managed relational, NoSQL, in-memory and specialised databases.

What to consider: Databases

  • Pick relational databases for transactions and reporting, NoSQL for very high scale with simple access patterns.
  • Enable automated backups, point-in-time recovery and a standby replica for production.
  • Keep the database on a private network and never expose it directly to the internet.

Related services: Databases