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Choreo-Managed Databases, Vector Databases, and Caches

Choreo allows you to create PostgreSQL and MySQL databases as well as Choreo-Managed Cache instances (Valkey) on all major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, and DigitalOcean) as fully Choreo-managed platform services. These databases and caches can be seamlessly provisioned to offer persistence and caching capabilities for all your Choreo components. Choreo provides various service plans for each type, ranging from smaller instances for development purposes to production-grade databases with automatic backups and high-availability multi-nodes.

Technology Partnership

Choreo's managed data services are powered by Aiven.io, our trusted technology partner and data platform subprocessor. Aiven provides the underlying infrastructure, automated management, and expertise that enable Choreo to deliver fully managed data services as part of our ecosystem.

Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Choreo-managed data services inherit Aiven's 99.99% monthly uptime SLA. For detailed terms, see Aiven's Service Level Agreement (https://aiven.io/sla).

Security and Compliance

Choreo benefits from Aiven's security program and industry-standard certifications. For the latest list of certifications and protections, see Aiven Security, Privacy & Compliance (https://aiven.io/security-compliance). Typical controls include encryption in transit and at rest, dedicated VMs, and automated security updates.

Note

  • The capability to create Choreo-managed databases, vector databases, and cache services is available only for paid Choreo users.
  • Billing for these services will be included in your Choreo subscription, with pricing varying based on the service plan of the resources you create. For more details, see Choreo Platform Services Billing.

Explore the free trial

Choreo provides a 7-day free trial for all database types on the 'Hobbyist' service plan, available to free-tier users.

Support Model

Choreo provides support for managed data services directly and, when needed, in coordination with Aiven:

  • Guidance and operational assistance via Choreo support
  • Coordination with Aiven experts for complex technical issues
  • Choreo acts as your primary contact and manages escalations with the Aiven support team as required

Service Limitations and Considerations

Backup Management

All managed data services include automated, encrypted backups. Manual backup point selection is not supported; services automatically restore from the most recent available backup during recovery.

Monitoring and Observability

  • Runtime metrics (CPU, memory, disk, network) and service/database logs are available in the Choreo Console
  • Native alerting for resource spikes is not currently available; contact Choreo support if you need to export metrics to third‑party monitoring

PostgreSQL on Choreo

PostgreSQL (also known as Postgres), is an open-source object-relational database management system. You can create PostgreSQL databases on Choreo as fully Choreo-managed, flexible SQL databases that are ideal for both structured and unstructured data. If you want to perform an efficient vector similarity search, you can create a PostgreSQL vector database.

MySQL on Choreo

MySQL is a user-friendly, flexible, open-source relational database management system with a well-established history in the SQL database realm. Choreo allows you to swiftly create fully Choreo-managed MySQL databases, enabling rapid setup and utilization.

Choreo-Managed Cache (Valkey Compatible)

A fully managed cache compatible with Redis® OSS and Valkey. A versatile, in‑memory NoSQL database that serves as a cache, database, streaming engine, and message broker. Choreo-managed Cache allows you to have fully managed instances that can be swiftly provisioned and integrated into your applications within minutes.

Is a Choreo-Managed Database Right for You?

Use this checklist to evaluate fit:

Good fit

  • Need fully managed data infrastructure with minimal ops overhead
  • Expect high availability with automated failover (99.99% SLA)
  • Need strong security practices and industry certifications
  • Prefer automatic encrypted backups and managed recovery flows

Consider alternatives if you

  • Require manual backup point selection and granular point‑in‑time control
  • Need native alerting and advanced monitoring immediately
  • Have region/compliance constraints not currently available
  • Require low‑level administrative access beyond managed controls

Evaluation tips

  • Start with the 7‑day Hobbyist free trial
  • Test integrations with your Choreo components
  • Validate backup/recovery and monitoring for your use case
  • Use Business or Premium in production for higher availability

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