Cloud Managed Databases
Cloud Managed Databases are fully managed database services offered by cloud providers, where the provider handles infrastructure provisioning, maintenance, scaling, backups, and security. This allows developers to focus on application development rather than database administration tasks. Examples include Amazon RDS, Google Cloud SQL, and Azure SQL Database.
Developers should use Cloud Managed Databases when building scalable applications that require high availability, automated backups, and minimal operational overhead, such as web apps, SaaS platforms, or data-intensive services. They are ideal for teams lacking dedicated database administrators or those needing rapid deployment and global scalability without managing hardware or software updates.