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Managed Databases ​

Managed PostgreSQL and MariaDB with automated backups, point-in-time snapshots, firewall rules, and connection strings ready in seconds.

Best for: application backends, data storage, analytics, staging databases.

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What this is ​

A managed database is a PostgreSQL or MariaDB instance that WAYSCloud provisions, backs up, and maintains. You connect with a standard connection string — WAYSCloud handles backup scheduling, credential storage, and infrastructure.

Choose between standard and encrypted tiers. Standard uses TLS for connections. Encrypted adds encryption at rest for compliance-sensitive workloads.

This is not a self-managed database on a VM. For full database server control, run your own on a VPS.

When to use it ​

Use this when ​

  • You need a production database without managing servers
  • You want automated daily backups and point-in-time snapshots
  • You need encryption at rest for compliance (GDPR, financial data)
  • You want per-database firewall rules
  • You need a development or staging database that matches production

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What you get ​

When you create a database:

  • Instance: isolated PostgreSQL or MariaDB with dedicated resources
  • Credentials: username, password, and connection string — shown once at creation
  • Host: db.no.wayscloud.services (standard) or db-secure.no.wayscloud.services (encrypted)
  • Port: 5432 (PostgreSQL) or 3306 (MariaDB)
  • Backups: automated daily snapshots with configurable retention
  • Firewall: per-database IP allowlist
  • Monitoring: connections, queries/sec, storage usage in dashboard
  • Billing: usage-based, per GB stored per day

Pricing ​

All prices exclude VAT.

ItemEURNOKSEKDKK
MySQL Database as a Service0.070.800.800.52
PostgreSQL Database as a Service0.070.800.800.52

Metered usage ​

ItemUnitEURNOKSEKDKK
MySQL Database as a ServiceGB-month0.131.501.601
PostgreSQL Database as a ServiceGB-month0.131.501.601

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How it works ​

  1. Choose an engine: PostgreSQL or MariaDB
  2. Enter a database name (lowercase, alphanumeric + underscore)
  3. Choose tier: standard (TLS) or encrypted (TLS + encryption at rest)
  4. The database is provisioned in seconds
  5. Credentials are returned — store them securely (shown only once)
  6. Connect from your application using the connection string

What you see in the dashboard ​

After creation:

  • Database name: technical name and display name
  • Engine: PostgreSQL or MariaDB with version
  • Tier: Standard or Encrypted
  • Status: active, maintenance, or suspended
  • Connection info: host, port, username, database name
  • Metrics: active connections, queries/sec, storage used
  • Snapshots: list of backups with restore option
  • Firewall: IP rules controlling who can connect

Fastest way to get started ​

Dashboard ​

  1. Open my.wayscloud.services → Data & Storage → Databases
  2. Click Create
  3. Choose engine (PostgreSQL or MariaDB), enter name, select tier
  4. Click Create — credentials appear immediately

API ​

bash
curl -X POST https://api.wayscloud.services/v1/databases \
  -H "X-API-Key: wayscloud_dbaas_abc12_YOUR_SECRET" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "db_type": "postgresql",
    "requested_name": "webapp_prod"
  }'

Example request and response ​

Create database ​

Request:

bash
curl -X POST https://api.wayscloud.services/v1/databases \
  -H "X-API-Key: wayscloud_dbaas_abc12_YOUR_SECRET" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "db_type": "postgresql",
    "requested_name": "webapp_prod"
  }'

Response:

json
{
  "success": true,
  "db_type": "postgresql",
  "db_name": "webapp_prod",
  "username": "wc_webapp_prod",
  "password": "Xk9mN2pQ4rS7tV3wYz",
  "host": "db.no.wayscloud.services",
  "port": 5432,
  "connection_string": "postgresql://wc_webapp_prod:Xk9mN2pQ4rS7tV3wYz@db.no.wayscloud.services:5432/webapp_prod"
}

WARNING

The password is shown only once. Store it securely.

Connect ​

bash
# PostgreSQL
psql "postgresql://wc_webapp_prod:Xk9mN2pQ4rS7tV3wYz@db.no.wayscloud.services:5432/webapp_prod"

# MariaDB
mysql -h db.no.wayscloud.services -P 3306 -u wc_webapp_prod -p webapp_prod

From your application ​

python
import psycopg2
conn = psycopg2.connect("postgresql://wc_webapp_prod:Xk9mN2pQ4rS7tV3wYz@db.no.wayscloud.services:5432/webapp_prod")
javascript
const { Pool } = require('pg');
const pool = new Pool({ connectionString: 'postgresql://wc_webapp_prod:Xk9mN2pQ4rS7tV3wYz@db.no.wayscloud.services:5432/webapp_prod' });

Common use cases ​

  • Application backend — primary database for web and mobile apps
  • Analytics — store and query structured business data
  • Staging — match production configuration for testing
  • Multi-tenant SaaS — one database per customer with firewall isolation
  • Migration — move from self-managed to fully managed without changing connection code
  • Object Storage — S3-compatible storage for files and backups
  • Redis — in-memory caching alongside your database
  • VPS — self-managed database on a VM (full control)
  • App Platform — deploy apps that connect to your database

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