Explaining the difference between self-managing databases and managed database services

Self-Managing Databases vs. Managed Database Services

We describe how CrystalDB uses AI techniques to turn PostgreSQL into a self-managing serverless database

Keeping PostgreSQL in the Lead with AI for Systems

Postgres promises simplicity and power that is perhaps too good to be true. To get the most out of your database you must manage its 300+ configuration knobs carefully.

Why is configuring PostgreSQL so complicated?

CrystalDB ensures your PostgreSQL databases are always finely tuned and performing at their peak. AI-powered automation continuously adjusts and optimizes your database, eliminating the need for constant oversight and manual tuning.

Getting started with CrystalDB takes seconds. Once you are up and running, we handle the rest. Leave management to us and never worry about your database again.

AutoDBA ensures high availability with resilient configurations and continuous analysis. Always on and always optimizing, AutoDBA handles all adjustments to keep your databases performing at their best.

AutoDBA achieves optimal application performance by expertly tuning configurations, indexing, and queries. Constantly adjusting to ensure peak efficiency, AutoDBA handles all complex adjustments for you.

CrystalDB effortlessly manages complex data and scales without limits. Our advanced workload and growth models seamlessly handle multiple databases, high transaction volumes, and complex data structures.

CrystalDB’s AutoDBA enforces secure configuration, monitors for unusual login attempts, and ensures that database or system software patches are applied automatically and with minimal disruption.

AutoDBA is designed for maximum compatibility and flexibility, integrating seamlessly with your PostgreSQL setup, whether it's on AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-premises.

AutoDBA assists in planning for future growth, ensuring your databases scale effortlessly to meet increasing demands.

Upgrading PostgreSQL can be a time-consuming process that causes significant downtime. When you let CrystalDB handle the major version upgrades, your team saves time, your important projects stay on schedule, and your customers get better availability.

AutoDBA continuously monitors your databases, providing real-time alerts and predictive insights to preempt issues before they impact performance.

AutoDBA tunes configurations, indexing, and queries to ensure your PostgreSQL databases operate efficiently.

With AutoDBA managing day-to-day tasks, DBAs can concentrate on high-impact projects like database architecture, information infrastructure, data ecosystems, and data governance.

CrystalDB frees teams from routine database tasks, helping them stay focused and accelerate feature delivery.

With AutoDBA, software engineers gain a platform where performance and simplicity meet. It optimizes PostgreSQL automatically, allowing engineers to focus on coding without worrying about database fine-tuning. 

Unlock the full potential of your PostgreSQL databases with CrystalDB's AutoDBA. Schedule a personalized demo today to see how our AI-powered solutions can transform your database management, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

Experience <lgBr></lgBr>Seamless Database Management <lgBr></lgBr>with AutoDBA

Find out more about CrystalDB and what we do. Below you’ll find a list of answers to our most<xlBr></xlBr> frequently asked questions.

You ask, we answer.

Get started with AutoDBA in minutes and stop worrying about database tasks. <xlBr></xlBr>Focus on strategic initiatives and optimizing your team's resources.

Put your DBA <smBr></smBr>tasks on autopilot

With AI-powered automation, CrystalDB’s AutoDBA manages and optimizes <xlBr></xlBr>PostgreSQL database reliability and performance with minimal manual intervention, freeing you to focus on projects that drive growth.

AI-Powered Operational Excellence for PostgreSQL

Auto DBA never sleeps

CrystalDB ensures operational excellence and effortlessly scales your OLTP database, <xlBr></xlBr>as your business and demands grow by focusing on:

AutoDBA: Your partner in <xlBr></xlBr>operational excellence

AutoDBA automates configuration, monitoring, and performance tuning, making database management effortless. Reduce time-consuming, error-prone tasks and focus on what matters.

Save time & run <xlBr></xlBr>PostgreSQL confidently

AutoDBA takes on the heavy lifting of database management, automating configuration, tuning SQL, and optimizing performance. Unlike traditional managed services that leave most work to you, AutoDBA allows your team to focus on strategic tasks.

Lighten the DBA Workload <xlBr></xlBr>with AutoDBA

{title} | CrystalDB

Blog | CrystalDB

Book demo | CrystalDB

CrystalDB

CrystalDB AutoDBA scales instantly and optimizes resources to meet your objectives. Easily configure AutoDBA to maximize performance or minimize costs

Pricing | CrystalDB

Discover how our self-managing, serverless PostgreSQL streamlines OLTP database management

Product | CrystalDB

Learn why scaling B2B SaaS companies choose AutoDBA’s automated PostgreSQL management and free up teams.

Why CrystalDB? | CrystalDB

CrystalDB’s AutoDBA ensures your PostgreSQL databases run efficiently,<xlBr></xlBr> reliably, and with minimal manual intervention. Choose the plan that best<xlBr></xlBr> suits your business size or needs.

Optimize, Scale,<lgBr></lgBr> and Monitor Your<lgBr></lgBr> PostgreSQL Database with AutoDBA

Compare Plans

Businesses often face the challenge of choosing between hiring in-house experts, relying on monitoring tools, opting for managed database services,<mdBr></mdBr> or using remote DBAs. Each option can be costly, lack proactive optimization,<mdBr></mdBr> or fail to provide real-time support. AutoDBA from CrystalDB delivers a unique People + AI approach that combines the best of all these options.

Confidence in your database, powered<xl2Br></xl2Br> by AutoDBA

Privacy policy

AutoDBA does the heavy lifting with AI-powered automation, managing and optimizing PostgreSQL configurations, and ensuring peak performance without manual intervention.

Hands-Free <xlBr></xlBr>Database Management

AutoDBA Security

Deployment Options

Seamless Major Version Upgrades

CrystalDB is specifically designed to serve the needs of organizations that run fleets of databases, such as those supporting multi-tenant SaaS applications, scaled microservices, or geographically distributed customers.

A single pane of glass for<xlBr></xlBr> fleet observability & control

CrystalDB enables operational excellence by ensuring OLTP databases are properly configured to meet <xlBr></xlBr>your objectives. Depending on the configuration, target availability may be as high as 99.995%.

Operational excellence

Keeping our customers’ data and businesses safe and secure is our top priority.<xlBr></xlBr> CrystalDB’s cloud native architecture delivers a range of security advantages.

Keeping you safe & secure

Terms and conditions

Testimonials

AutoDBA automates routine PostgreSQL tuning and optimization tasks, freeing teams to focus on the work that matters.

Database Management<mdBr></mdBr>reimagined with automation

CrystalDB automates routine database tasks, much like autonomous vehicles handle driving, allowing your team to focus on what moves the business forward.

The future of database management is here

CrystalDB is developed by innovators from top tech firms and universities, merging decades of industry experience and academic excellence to deliver a forward-thinking, scalable database management solution.

Self-Managing Databases vs. Managed Database Services

Latest articles

Keeping PostgreSQL in the Lead with AI for Systems

Why is configuring PostgreSQL so complicated?