WSO2 Developer Platform-Managed Databases, Vector Databases, and Caches¶
WSO2 Developer Platform allows you to create PostgreSQL and MySQL databases as well as WSO2 Developer Platform-Managed Cache instances (Valkey) on all major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, and DigitalOcean) as fully WSO2 Developer Platform-managed platform services. These databases and caches can be seamlessly provisioned to offer persistence and caching capabilities for all your WSO2 Developer Platform components. WSO2 Developer Platform 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¶
WSO2 Developer Platform'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 WSO2 Developer Platform to deliver fully managed data services as part of our ecosystem.
Service Level Agreement (SLA)¶
WSO2 Developer Platform-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¶
WSO2 Developer Platform 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 WSO2 Developer Platform-managed databases, vector databases, and cache services is available only for paid WSO2 Developer Platform users.
- Billing for these services will be included in your WSO2 Developer Platform subscription, with pricing varying based on the service plan of the resources you create. For more details, see WSO2 Developer Platform Platform Services Billing.
Explore the free trial
WSO2 Developer Platform provides a 7-day free trial for all database types on the 'Hobbyist' service plan, available to free-tier users.
Support Model¶
WSO2 Developer Platform provides support for managed data services directly and, when needed, in coordination with Aiven:
- Guidance and operational assistance via WSO2 Developer Platform support
- Coordination with Aiven experts for complex technical issues
- WSO2 Developer Platform 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 WSO2 Developer Platform Console
- Native alerting for resource spikes is not currently available; contact WSO2 Developer Platform support if you need to export metrics to third‑party monitoring
PostgreSQL on WSO2 Developer Platform¶
PostgreSQL (also known as Postgres), is an open-source object-relational database management system. You can create PostgreSQL databases on WSO2 Developer Platform as fully WSO2 Developer Platform-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 WSO2 Developer Platform¶
MySQL is a user-friendly, flexible, open-source relational database management system with a well-established history in the SQL database realm. WSO2 Developer Platform allows you to swiftly create fully WSO2 Developer Platform-managed MySQL databases, enabling rapid setup and utilization.
WSO2 Developer Platform-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. WSO2 Developer Platform-managed Cache allows you to have fully managed instances that can be swiftly provisioned and integrated into your applications within minutes.
Is a WSO2 Developer Platform-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 WSO2 Developer Platform components
- Validate backup/recovery and monitoring for your use case
- Use Business or Premium in production for higher availability
PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis® are trademarks and property of their respective owners. All product and service names used in this documentation are for identification purposes only.